BURIAL  PLACE, 


DEDHAM,  MASS. 


EPITAPHS 


IN    THE 


OLD   BUKIAL  PLACE, 

DEDHAM,  MASS. 

Copied   and  Arranged 


BY 


Rev.    CARLOS   SLAFTER,  A.  M. 


PUBLISHED   BY 

THE   DEDHAM   HISTORICAL   SOCIETY. 
1888. 


I'ltlXTEl)  AT  THE  TRANSCRIPT  OFFICE, 

DEDHAM,  MASS. 


THE    OLDEST    TOMBSTONE   NOW   STANDING 
IN  THE  CEMETERY. 


THE  ANCIENT  BURIAL  PLACE  OF  DEDHAM. 


THE  EPITAPHS  UPON  THE  TOMB  STONES. 


In  every  old  Massachusetts  town,  among  the  localities  of  special  interest, 
is  the  spot  where  the  early  inhabitants  committed  to  the  earth  the  bodies  of 
their  lamented  dead.  Consecrated  anew  year  after  year  by  the  tears  of  love  and 
sorrow,  it  becomes  hallowed  ground;  and  as  we  bend  over  the  low  headstone 
and  decipher  its  quaint  inscription,  we  are  reminded  of  the  affection  which 
erected  it,  and  which  still  commends  it  to  our  respect  and  care.  We  are  told 
by  the  humblest  stone  that  a  loved  one  had  died,  and  that  loving  ones  survived 
who  desired  to  honor,  and  preserve,  the  memory  of  the  dead.  It  is  indeed  a 
brief  story;  but  it  is  a  story  which  we  love  to  read,  though  its  age  may  be 
reckoned  in  centuries.  So  our  old  cemetery  is  a  record  of  human  affection  well 
fitted  to  improve  the  heart  and  stir  the  imagination.  It  is  not  necessarily 
a  gloomy  spot.  It  speaks  rather  of  rest  and  peace  after  the  labors  and  turmoil 
of  life  are  ended. 

We  have  endeavored  to  ascertain  how  early,  and  where,  the  original  burial 
place  of  Dedham  was  located.  The  town  records  do  not  answer  these  questions 
directly,  but  they  do  enable  us  to  form  a  definite  opinion  on  the  subject. 
Ezechiell  Holliman,  the  original  Baptist  who  baptised  Roger  Williams,  is 
spoken  of  in  the  town  records,  under  date  of  Dec.  31,  163G,  as  follows:  "And 
for  that  Ezechiell  Holliman  hath  felled  one  great  Timber  tree  for  clapboard, 
without  his  owne  lott,  contrary  to  an  order  made  in  that  behalfe,  therefore,  he 
is  fined  to  pay  unto  the  collector,  for  the  use  of  the  towne,  the  sum  of  ten 
shillings."  From  this  it  is  evident  that  Holliman  had  a  lot  in  his  possession  as 
early  as  16:J(J.  Now,  in  the  grant  to  him,  that  lot  is  described  as  follows: 
"  Twelve  acres  more  or  less  as  lyeth  between  the  way  (now  Court  street)  leading 
from  the  Keye  to  the  Pond  towards  the  east  and  Nicholas  Phillips  towai'ds  the 
west,  and  butts  upon  the  said  way  wynding  towards  the  north,  and  the  way 
leading  to  the  burying  pi  tee  towards  the  south." 

From  tliis  we  see  that  in  103(5  there  was  a  "waye"  leading  to  the  burying 
place.  This  "waye"  probably  passed  between  where  now  stand  the  house  of 
Mrs.  Benjamin  Adams  and  St.  Paul's  church,  and  also  passed  over  the  ground 
recently  purchased  by  the  town  of  Mrs.  Adams  and  added  to  the  cemetery. 


6  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

Having  thus  located  the  road  to  the  "  burying  place,"  we  find  the  "  burying 
place"  itself  by  the  following  description  of  the  lot  granted  to  Nicholas 
Phillips:  "Twelve  acres  more  or  less,  as  it  lyeth  betweene  Ezechiel  Hollinian 
towards  the  east,  &  Lambert  Genere  towards  the  west.  And  butts  upon 
Charles  Kiver  towards  the  north  &  upon  the  Swampe  &  '  burying  place  towards 
the  South.'"  Thus  it  appears  that  the  primitive  "burying  place"  was  south 
of  Nicholas  Phillips'  lot,  and  was  approached  by  a  road  south  of  Holliman's. 

But  Holliman's  lot  embraced  the  land  on  which  now  stand  the  Orthodox, 
the  Unitarian,  and  the  Episcopal  churches;  while  Phillips'  lot  is  now  partly 
occupied  by  the  county  prison.  Therefore  we  conclude  that  the  ground  first 
used  for  interments  was  a  small,  oblong  piece,  beginning  near  where  the 
ministers'  monument  now  stands,  and  extending  some  distance  westerly.  /Such 
a  lot  would  be  south  of  the  Phillips  land,  and  would  be  approached  by  a  "  waye" 
south  of  Holliman's.  Why  this  place  was  chosen  we  are  not  informed,  but  it 
is  a  reasonable  supposition  that  it  was  open  land,  perhaps  an  Indian  cornfield, 
and  therefore  suitable  and  convenient  for  immediate  use. 

WJien  was  the  first  person  buried  in  this  ground?  The  earliest  death  men- 
tioned in  Dedhatn  records  occurred  in  1637.  But  it  seems  improbable  that  a 
burial  place  should  be  located  before  anybody  had  died.  When  the  first  death 
occurred,  then,  the  question  of  a  place  of  burial  would  first  present  itself,  and 
then  the  whole  body  of  proprietors  in  the  town  would  decide  upon  the  appro- 
priate spot.  Probably  the  first  year  of  the  settlement,  1635,  did  not  pass  before 
some  yielded  to  the  hardships  and  casualties  to  which  colonists  in  an  unsub- 
dued wilderness  are  exposed,  and  were  buried  in  that  ground. 

It  would  be  reasonable  to  assume  that  the  death  rate,  especially  among 
children,  was  lacge,  on  account  of  a  lack  of  necessary  care  and  comforts. 
Consequently  it  was  soon  apparent  that  the  first  little  burial  lot  would  be 
found  inadequate  to  the  wants  of  the  town,  and,  in  1638,  Joseph  Kingsbury, 
who  had  come  into  possession  of  the  lot  of  Ezechiell  Holliman,  and  Nicholas 
Phillips  exchanged,  for  other  lands  in  the  town,  a  portion  of  their  land  at  the 
south  end  of  their  lots,  to  enlarge  the  accommodation  for  the  dead. 

After  the  building  of  the  church,  or  about  1639,  a  "bearing  waye,"  one  rod 
wide,  was  laid  out  where  Bullard  street  now  is,  and  led  directly  from  the 
church,  and  entered  the  burying  ground  at  its  northwest  corner.  It  is  probable 
that  the  road  leading  to  the  south  side  of  the  burying  ground  was  then,  or 
soon  afterwards,  discontinued. 

The  boundaries  of  the  burial  place,  thus  enlarged,  continued  the  same  for 
about  175  years.  They  included  an  area  of  about  one  acre.  For  a  period  of 
one  hundred  years,  this  was  the  only  place  of  burial  in  the  town,  and  it  is 
needless  to  say  that  some  parts  of  it  were  dug  over  several  times  to  fur- 
nish graves  for  successive  generations.  Where  a  stone  was  not  set  up,  the 
place  of  interment  was  soon  forgotten,  and  so  received  another  occupant.  I 
think  we  should  be  surprised  to  know  how  many  bodies  were  buried  in  that 


FIRST  PARISH.  7 

acre  of  ground.  Of  course  we  never  can  know,  but  from  the  nature  of  things, 
several  thousands  have  there  found  their  last  resting  place,  and  their  dust  has 
been  commingled  more  rudely  than  one  would  care  to  know. 

.Every  one  must  feel  that  hereafter  "  The  old  burying  ground"  ought  to  be 
tenderly  cared  for,  as  the  final  resting  place  of  many  noble  men  and  women. 
One  after  another,  for  nearly  two  hundred  years,  they  were  gathered  to  that 
little  acre  of  ground,  approaching  it  through  that  narrow  "bearing- way,"  and, 
in  most  cases,  conveyed  thither  by  the  strong  and  kindly  arms  of  their  neigh- 
bors. There  let  them  rest  undisturbed,  and  let  not  the  graves  of  strangers 
invade  any  more  the  little  space  which  they  have  so  long  occupied.  It  is  to  be 
remembered  that  in  every  foot  of  that  soil  is  mingled  the  dust  of  those  who 
by  their  labors  changed  this  town  from  a  savage  wilderness  to  a  spot  where 
comfort  and  refinement  rejoice  to  dwell.  As  the  ashes  of  thousands  are  accu- 
mulated there,  with  no  monuments  to  distinguish  one  from  another,  it  is  truly 
fitting  that  the  most  beautiful  trees  of  the  forest  should  weave  a  canopy  over 
their  common  resting  place,  and  that  the  unbroken  turf,  starred  with  the 
daisy  and  the  buttercup,  should  symbolize  their  calm  and  honored  repose. 


DIAGRAM   OF   THE    BURIAL   PLACE. 


EARLY  ADDITION. 


Main 
Entrance. 


HIayward 


Musche 
Bullard 


Johnson 


Whiting 


Strong 


Richards 


Richards     40 


Willson     36 


Whiting     38 


Bullard     21 


Bickford     5 1 


Badlam     22 


Parker     20 


Howe     34 


Gay 


Carter     2 1 


Gay 


Cooper     27 


Faulkner 


to 


Pond 


Baker 


to 


Kelton     21 


Guild 


Nichols 


to       Whiting     24 


to 


Balch     17 


Keith 


to  Farrington     n 

Whiting     to~      Whiting     16 
Arbonne  to         Dowse     23 


Ml   Cobb       to    Nicholson 


EAST. 

ST.  PAUL'S  CHURCH  GROUNDS. 


This  diagram  represents  the  old  Burial  Place,  and  is  designed  to  aid  one  in  finding 
the  stones  which  bear  the  Epitaphs.  The  nineteen  spaces  represent  divisions  of  the 
ground,  which  are  called  Ranges.  The  Roman  numerals  indicate  where  stones  are  set 
along  the  south  side  of  the  Burial  Place,  to  show  where  the  Ranges  begin.  The  num- 
ber of  gravestones,  or  monuments,  in  each  Range  is  shown  by  figures  at  the  right  side 
of  the  diagram.  In  the  Special  Index  each  name  is  followed  by  a  Roman  numeral  and 
an  Arabic  number:  these  refer  to  its  Range  and  Number  in  the  Record,  and  also 
serve  to  show  its  approximate  position  in  the  Burial  Place.  The  stones  in  each  Range 
are  numbered  from  south  to  north  in  the  record;  and  although  there  are  some  irregu- 
larities  in  their  position,  it  is  hoped  that  a  little  patience  will  enable  a  person  to  find 
any  one  of  them. 


FIEST  PARISH.  9 

SPECIAL  INDEX 
To  THE  EPITAPHS  IN  THE  ANCIENT  BURIAL  PLACE. 

ABRAHAM,  Elizabeth,  ix,  20.      ADAMS,  Sarah  J.,  x,  7 ;  William,   xv,  4. 

ALBERT, ,  xi,  14.    ALDEN,  Adeline,  xvi,  32;  George,  viii,  6;  Hannah,  viii, 

9;  Leonard,  xvi,  32.  ALGER,  Betsey  E.,  xvi,  2.  ALLIN;  John,  xv,  4.  ALL- 
WRIGHT,  Alfred,  x,  8.  ARBONNE,  Charlotte,  ii,  1.  ATHERTON,  Abner,  xvi,  17; 
Betsey,  xvi,  17;  Catherine,  xvi,  17.  AVERY,  Bethia,  xiv,  29;  Daniel,  xiv,  29; 
Elizabeth,  xiv,  4;  Jerusha,  xiv,  29;  Jonathan,  xiv,  29;  Lucy,  xiv,  29;  Mary,  xv, 
5;  Robert,  xiv,  5;  xiv,  6;  William,  ix.  2;  xiv,  29;  xiv,  29,  xiv,  29;  xiv,  29;  xiv, 
29;  xiv,  29;  xv,  6. 

BADLAM,  Lemuel,  xiii,  21;  Lydia,  xiii.  22;  Polly,  xiii,  20;  Rebecca,  xiii,  18; 
William,  xiv,  46.  BAKER,  Abigail,  xviii,  23;  Anne  E.,  vi,  2;  Chloe,  vii,  12;  Daniel, 
vii,  20;  Eliphalet,  vii,  1;  Elizabeth,  iii,  2;  Hannah,  xvii,  83;  John,  vii,  5;  xviii. 
22;  Joseph,  xvii,  33;  Mary,  vii,  19;  Nathaniel,  vii,  1;  vii,  1;  xviii,  21;  Patty  E., 
vii,  5;  Seth,  xviii,  24.  BALCH,  William,  v,  17.  BARROWS,  Edward,  xix,  46; 
Elizabeth,  xix,  46;  Thomas,  xix,  46;  xix,  46.  BARTON,  Janet,  xix,  6.  BATES, 
Joshua,  xv,  4 ;  Mary  F.,  xiii,  14;  Samuel,  iii,  5.  BATTLE,  Ebenezer,  vii,  11. 
BEDELL,  Lucy  E.,  x,  11.  BETCHER,  Joseph,  xv,  4.  BERRY,  Caroline,  xi,  28; 
James,  xi,  31 ;  John,  xi,  28;  Martha,  xi,  30.  BICKFORD,  Willard  T.,  xiv,  51. 
BINGHAM,  Almira,  xiii,  6;  Daniel,  xiii,  6;  Jerusha  A.,  xiii,  6 ;  Pliny,  xiii,  6. 
BIRD,  Catherine,  xviii,  10 ;  Samuel,  xviii,  10 ;  Walter  F.,  xvii,  14.  BISSETT, 
Charles,  xix,  19;  Maria  I.,  xix,  20.  BONNEMORT,  George  P.,  xix,  53;  Maratio  N., 
xix,  53;  Mariatlio  N.,  xix,  53;  Mary  G.,  xix,  53;  Nicholas,  xix,  53;  Nicholas  M., 
xix,  53.  BONNY,  Deborah,  xii,  3.  BOSWORTH,  Asaph,  xiv,  30.  BOWERS,  Lewis, 
xii,  15.  BOYNTON,  Abigail,  xix,  43;  Jesse  P.,  xix,  43;  John,  xix,  43;  Luther, 
xix,  43.  BRACKET,  Nathaniel,  xii,  17.  BROWN,  Charles  H.,  xix,  33;  Eliza  A., 
ix,  23;  ix,  25;  George,  ix,  24;  Martha,  viii,  9;  Sarah,  ix,  21;  William  F.,  ix,  22. 
BULLARD,  Abba,  xv,  20;  Charles,  xvi,  33;  Elizabeth,  xiv,  2;  Grace,  xix,  30; 
Harriet,  xvii,  11;  xvii,  11;  Isaac,  xv,  22;  xix,  30;  Jesse,  xvii,  11;  John,  xv,  21; 
Lydia,  xvi,  34;  Mary,  xix,  31;  Patience,  xv,  23;  Susan,  xvii,  11;  Willard,  xvii, 
11;  William,  xiv,  1;  xiv,  3;  xvi,  34.  BURGESS.  Abbie  P.,  xvi,  31;  Carrie  F., 
xvi,  31.  BUTRICK,  Eliza  J.,  xvi,  2. 

CAIN,  Elizabeth,  vi,  5;  John  E.  M.,  vi,  5;  John  P.,  vi,  5.  CALDWELL,  Mary, 
xviii,  8.  CARTER,  Harriet,  x,  21.  CHAMBERLAIN,  Albion  E.,  xi,  26.  CHAND- 
LER, Benjamin  W.,  xix,  22;  Eliza  J.,  xix,  22.  CHISHOLM,  George,  xix,  6;  Isabel, 
xix,  6;  William,  xix,  6.  CLAPP,  Betsey  D.,  x,  10;  Charles  W.,  x,  10;  Elizabeth 
D.,  x,  10;  Henry  F.,  x,  10;  Jane  D.,  x,  10;  x,  10 ;  Jesse,  x,  10;  John  D.,  x,  10;  x, 
10;  x,  10;  Mary,  x,  10;  Mary  A.,  x,  10;  x,  10;  Mary  B.,  x,  10.  CLARK,  Abigail 
A.,  x,  20;  Elvira  R.,  xix,  26;  Horatio,  xix,  26;  Spencer  W.,  xvii,  4.  COBB,  Calvin, 
xvi,  28;  Jonathan  H.,  i,  1;  Sophia  D.,  i,  1.  COBHAM,  Josiah,  xvii,  7.  COBURN, 
Alvan,  x,  14;  x,  15;  Hiram,  x,  14;  x,  15.  CODDING,  Adelbert  A.,  xiii,  7.  COL. 
BURN,  Annah  xix,  16;  Benjamin,  xvi,  24;  George  L.,  xvii,  24;  Jesse,  xix,  16; 
John,  xix,  16;  Rebekah,  xiv,  16.  COLMAX,  Benjamin,  xix,  17.  COOLIDGE, 
Horace,  xix,  45.  COOPER,  Ann,  ix,  27;  Samuel,  ix,  27.  CRANE,  Hannah,  xi,  33. 
CROCKER,  Gerty,  xviii,  7.  CROSBY,  Edmund,  xiv,  7;  Fanny  M.,  xviii,  16 ; 
Heman,  xviii,  16:  Mary,  xviii,  16;  Obed  S.,  xviii,  16;  Rachel  A.,  xiv,  7;  Rhoda, 
xviii,  16;  Turana,  xviii,  16.  CUMMINGS,  Polly,  xv,  10.  CURRIEA,  Caroline  S., 
vi,  3.  CURTIS,  Hannah,  xv,  9. 

DAMON,  Hopestill,  xvii,  34;  John,  xiv.  49;  Mary,  xvii,  34.  DANIELL,  Jesse, 
xvii,  25;  Josiah,  xviii,  38;  Mary,  xvii,  25;  Nabby,  xviii,  37;  Nancy  S.,  xvii,  25; 


10  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

Timothy,  xviii,  35.  DAVIS,  Washington,  ix,  20.  DAY,  Prudence,  vii,  9.  DEAN, 
Betsey,  xi,  9;  Elizabeth  B.,  xv,  16;  Hannah,  xv,  12;  John,  xi,  9;  xi.ll;  Joseph,  xv, 
12;  Josiah,  xv,  16;  Louis  E.,  xv,  11;  Mary,  ix,  5;  xi,  10;  xv,  16;  Mary  A.,  xv,  14. 
DEWIN,  Margaret,  ii,  3.  DEWOLF,  Hannah,  xvii,  17;  Nathan,  xvii,  18.  DEX- 
TER, Samuel,  xv,  4; ,  vi,  17.  DICKERMAN,  Anna,  xvi,  32.  Dix,  Nathaniel 

F.,  xiv,  34.  DOGGETT,  Samuel,  x,  9.  DONLEY,  Francis,  xix,  10.  DOWSE,  Ed- 
ward, ii,  23;  Sarah,  ii,  23.  DRAKE,  Polly,  xvii,  3;  Sarda,  xvii,  3.  DRAPER, 
Abigail,  viii,  15;  Abijah,  vii,  14;  vii,  16;  ix,  13;  Alice,  viii,  17;  Desire,  viii,  19;  Doro- 
thy, xi,  15;  Ebenezer,  v,  6;  xi,  15;  James,  viii,  15;  Lucy  C.,  viii,  18;  Lydia,  iv.  5; 
Sybil  AM  xi,  15.  DUDLEY,  Harriet,  xix,  13.  DUNTIN,  Ruth,  xiv,  38.  DURANT, 
Faith,  xi,  24;  Rachel,  xi,  25.  DYVIGHT,  Mary,  xix,  24;  Timothy,  xiii,  4.  DYAR, 
Hannah,  xix,  1. 

EATON,  Abby  M.,  viii,  9;  Abigail,  viii,  9;  Calvin,  v,  17;  Desire,  vi,  2;  vii,  4; 
Eliza,  viii,  9;  Hannah,  viii,  9;  Isaac,  v,  17;  v,  17;  J.  Ellis,  viii,  9;  Joel,  viii,  9; 
John,  vi,  2;  vii,  3;  viii,  9;  viii,  9;  John  E.,  viii,  9;  Lucy,  viii,  9;  viii,  9;  viii,  9; 
Luther,  viii,  9;  viii,  9;  Maria,  viii,  9;  Rebecca,  vi,  2 ;  Sarah,  v,  17.  EDSON, 

Betsey,  xiv,  47;  Robert,  xiv,  44;  ,  xiv,  45.    ELLIS,  Betsey,  ix,  6;  George,  ix, 

7 ;  Jesse,  ix,  7 ;  Joseph,  xvi,  6 ;  Lucy,  ix,  7 ;  Lyman,  x.  13 ;  Samuel,  ix,  4. 
EVERETT,  John,  xix,  39. 

FAIRBANKS,  Calvin,  iii,  4;  iv,  3;-iv,  4;  Ebenezer,  i,  2;  ii,2;  Jason,  iii,  3; 
Mary,  i,  3;  Prudence,  i,  4;  i,  5.  FALES,  Charles  S.,  viii,  10;  David,  iii,  13,  Eliz- 
abeth, xii,  28;  Mary,  iii,  13;  xi,  26;  MaryL.,  viii,  11;  Nathaniel,  ii,  17;  Nehemiah, 
xi,  26 ;  xii,  27 ;  Rebecca,  ii,  17;  xvi,  32;  Samuel,  xvi,  32;  Sarah,  xii,  27;  Stephen, 
viii,  11;  Timothy,  xiii,  17.  FARMER,  George  P.,  xii,  16.  FARRINGTON,  Abby 
M.,  xi,  5;  Abner,  iv,  8;  Benjamin,  xi,  20;  Charlotte,  xiv,  43;  Desire,  xi,  20; 
Ebenezer,  iv,  9;  iv,  10;  Eliphalet,  xi,  20;  Elizabeth,  iv,  10;  Hannah,  iv,  7;  James, 
xi,  20;  Lucy,  xiv,  42;  Lucy  P.,  xi,  20;  Mehitable,  v,  5;  Oscar  E.,  xi,  6;  Sarah,  xi, 

20;  Simeon,  xi,  20;  Stephen,  xiv,  40;  William,  xiv,  41;  ,  iv,  11.    FAULKNER, 

Elizabeth  W.,  viii,  1.  FELTON,  Charles  C.,  xviii,  12;  Horace,  xviii,  12;  Mary 
W.,  xviii,  12;  Rosilla  A.,  xviii,  11.  FESSENDEN,  George,  vii,  2;  John,  vii,  2; 
Nancy  B.,  vii,  2.  FISH,  Abbie  B.,  xvi,  8;  xvi,  8;  Ebenezer,  xvi,  8;  xvi,  8;  Eli, 
xvi,  8;  Frances  M.,  xvi,  8;  James  F.,  xvi,  8;  Sarah  H.,  xvi,  8;  Susan  F.,  xvi,  8. 
FISHER,  Billings,  xvi,  19;  Daniel,  xviii,  13;  Hannah,  xvi,  19;  Hannah  M.,  xvi, 
19;  Joseph,  xiii,  15;  Josiah,  vi,  18;  vi,  19;  xiii,  16;  Lavina,  xiv,  :>4;  Margaret, 
xvi,  4;  Mary,  xiii,  10;  Nathaniel,  xix,  23;  Paul,  xiv,  34;  Rebecca,  v,  16.  FORD, 
Agnes,  xviii,  2;  John,  xviii,  2.  FORIST,  Belinda,  xii,  11.  Fox,  Thomas,  xv,  7. 
FRANK,  — .  — .,  xi,  14.  FROST,  John  II.,  xvi,  18.  FULLER,  Enoch,  xvi,  29; 
Hezekiah,  xvi,  27;  Judith,  iii,  10;  x,  3. 

GAY,  Daniel,  ii,  9;  ii,  10;  Ebenezer,  ii,  7;  Elizabeth,  x,  1;  Hezekiah,  xiii,  13; 
John,  x,  2;  Joseph;  ix,  18;  Josiah;  ii,  4;  Jotham,  xix,  50;  Lusher,  ix,  16;  Lydia, 
ix,  1;  xix,  52;  Mary,  i,  6;  ix,  8;  ix,  15;  x,  2;  Moses,  ii,  5;  Phebe,  ix,  19;  Sarah, 
ii,  6;  ii,  8;  ix,  17;  x,  4.  GOULD,  John,  xix,  38.  GRAHAM,  Lydia,  xix,  S;  Lydia 
C.,  xix,  8.  GRANT,  Caleb,  xi,  3.  GRIGGS,  James,  xiii,  3.  GUILD,  Abner,  xix, 
14 ;  Alfred  R.,  vi,  2  ;  Catherine,  iii,  8 ;  George  R.,  xix,  14 ;  Henrietta,  xix,  14 ; 
John,  vi,  2;  Joseph,  iii,  7;  Miranda,  vi,  2;  Miriam,  iii,  (i;  Nathaniel,  vi,  1;  vi,  2; 
Sophia,  xix,  14;  Sophia  II.,  xix,  14.  GUPTILL,  Lizzie  M.,  xix,  7. 

HALL,  Amos,  xi,  16;  Sabina,  xi,  16.  HAMMER,  William  P.,  vi,  11.  HAP- 
GOOD,  Adeline  R.,  ii,  22;  Catherine  A.,  ii,  22;  Catherine  C.,  ii,  22;  Henry  ii,  22; 
Henry  M.,  ii,  22;  Lucy  A.,  ii,  22.  HARGRAVES,  Lucy  A.,  xvi,  2.  HAVEN, 
Jason,  xv,  4.  HAWS,  Sebiah,  xix,  11. .  HA YWARD,  Mary,  xviii,  1.  HKHKIN*;, 
Ann,  x,  12;  Sarah,  xviii,  25.  HIRSCH,  George  S.,  xv,  3.  HOLMES,  Eliza  G.,  xii, 


FIRST  PARISH.  H 

13.  HOPKINS,  Benjamin,  xviii,  17;  Esther,  xviii.  17;  Harriet  H.,  xviii.  18. 
HOUGHTON,  C.  E.,  xiv,  33;  Charles  L.,  xiv,  31;  C.  L.,  xiv,  33;  E.,  xiv,  33;  Jesse, 
xi,  4;  P.,  xiv,  33;  Wm.,  xiv,  33.  HOWE,  Anne,  xi,  32;  Calvin,  xvii,  28;  Calvin 
N.,  xvii,  27;  Isaac,  xi,  32;  Isaac  F.,  xi,  32;  xi,  32;  Nancy  H.,  xi,  27;  Polly,  xvii,  29; 
Thomas,  xi,  34.  HUMPHREY,  Sarah,  iii,  12.  HURST,  William,  xix,  25.  HUTCH- 
INS,  George,  xii,  9;  George  H.,  xii,  8;  Joseph,  xii,  9;  Sarah,  xii,  9. 

IYERS,  Caroline  F.,  xvi,  30;  Samuel,  xvi,  30. 

JACKMAN,  Martha,  xviii,  6.  JACKSON,  Lucy,  xv,  15.  JOHNSON,  Alfred, 
xvi,  2;  Annie  L.;  xvi,  2;  Elizabeth,  xiii,  1;  John,  xiii,  2;  Lucy  A.,  xvi,  2;  Noel 
M.,  xvi,  2. 

KAHLMEYER,  Henry  C.,  xii,  4.  KEITH,  Chloe,  iv,  1.  KELTON,  Catharine 
A.,  vii,  21.  KINGSBURY,  Abigail,  xii,  7  ;  Elizabeth,  x,  17;  Eliza  C.,  xi,  15; 
Ezekiel,  xi,  15;  George,  vii,  10;  Hannah,  x,  16;  Joseph,  vii,  8;  Martha  T.,  xi,  15; 
Mary,  vii,  7;  Mary  D.,  xi,  15;  Nathaniel,  x,  18;  xii,  6;  Noah,  xiii,  8;  Sarah,  vii,  10. 

LAMSON,  Alvan,  xv,  4.  LANE,  Hannah  S.,  xii,  5.  LEWIS,  Abigail,  vi,  7 ; 
Anna,  ii,  21;  Asa,  ii,  20;  Eunice,  ii,  19;  Helena  M.,  viii,  14;  Joseph,  vi,  S;  LeviC., 
viii,  14;  Lydia  J.,  viii,  13;  Margaret  A.,  viii,  13;  Mary  O.,  xii,  12;  Molly,  vi,  9; 
Paul,  ii,  18;  Sally,  vi,  10;  Samuel,  ii,  21.  LIEBOLD,  Caroline,  vi,  13;  George  J., 
vi,  12.  LUCE,  Charley  A.,  iv,  2.  LYONS,  Mary,  xvii,  8;  Mary  J.,  xvii,  8. 

MABBETT,  Florence  L.,  xix,  2.  MACKERWETHY,  Hannah,  x,  19.  MACOM- 
BER,  Samuel,  xii,  10.  MARSH,  Charles,  ix,  3;  Elizabeth,  ix,  3;  Francis,  ix,  3; 
Henry,  ix,  3;  John,,  ix,  3;  Martin,  ix,  3;  ix,  3;  ix,  3;  Martin  M.,  ix,  3.  MASON, 
Abigail,  iii,  9;  iv,  6;  Anne,  iv,  6;  Eliphalet  F.,  xiii,  14;  George  E.,  xiii,  14;  xiii, 
14;  John,  iv,  6;  xvi,  36;  Mary  F.,  xiii,  14;  Rhoda,  vi,  14;  Thaddeus,  iv,  6;  Thad- 
deus  H.,  iv,  6.  MAY,  Augustus  R.,  xi,  15;  Catharine  K,  xi,  15;  Daniel,  xi,  15. 
MAYO,  Abigail,  xix,  9;  James,  xix,  9.  McWniRK,  John,  xvii,  10.  MESSENGER, 
Henry,  i,  8;  John,  ii,  11;  Newton,  ii,  12;  Olive,  i,  7.  METCALF,  Augusta  L., 
xiv,  14;  Elias,  xiv,  11;  Elizabeth,  xiv,  19;  Grace,  xiv,  23;  Hannah  S.,  xiv,  13; 
John,  xiv,  20;  John  S.,  xiv,  16;  Jonathan,  xiv,  10;  xiv,  26;  Joseph,  xiv,  12;  xiv, 
24;  xiv,  27;  Katharine,  xiv,  21;  Lyman  A.,  xiv,  15;  Eebecca,  xiv,  27;  Reuben, 
xiv,  13;  Ruth,  xiv,  24;  Samuel,  xiv,  8;  Sarah,  xiv,  22;  Thomas,  xiv,  9;  xiv,  17; 
xiv,  18;  Timothy,  xiv,  25.  MOODY,  Eliezer,  xix,  21.  MORRELL,  Abner,  xiv,  35; 
Eliakim,  xiv,  35;  Isaac,  xiv,  35;  Joseph,  xiv,  35;  Nancy,  xiv,  35;  Nancy  TV.,  xiv, 
35;  Ruth,  xiv,  35.  MORSE,  Harriet,  viii,  5;  James,  viii,  7;  Lewis,  xix,  12;  Lucy, 
viii,  8;  Nancy  W.,  viii,  6;  Ruth  S.,  xix,  12;  Silas,  xix,  12.  MUSCHE,  Isabella, 
xv,  1. 

NASON,  Clarissa  H.,  xvii,  9.  NEWELL,  Ebenezer,  xix,  40;  xix,  41.  NICHOLS. 
Abel,  v,  1.  NICHOLSON,  Elizabeth  R.,  i,  9;  Maria,  i,  9,  NOYES,  Catherine,  xv, 
13;  Hannah,  xv,  13;  xv,  13;  Mary  A.,  xv,  10;  Nancy  G.,  xv,  10;  Nathaniel,  xv, 
13;  Otis,  xv,  10. 

ONION,  Joseph,  xiv,  50.    OSGOOD,  Maria,  xix,  34. 

PAINE,  Fannie  A.,  xix,  37.  PARKER,  Alexander  A.,  v,  8;  Catharine,  v,  7; 
Jonathan,  xii,  29;  Sarah,  x,  5.  PARTRIDGE,  Angelina,  xix,  3;  Sarah  G.,  xix,  3. 
PAUL,  Abby  P.,  vii,  13;  Abigail,  vi,  21;  vi,  21;  xi,  23;  Ebenezer,  vi,  20;  vi,  21; 
Hannah,  xii,  14;  Hiram,  xix,  18;  Isaac,  vi,  21;  Lydia,  vi,  21;  Martha,  vii,  13; 
Mary,  vi,  4;  Samuel,  vi,  21;  vii,  13;  xi,  22;  Susan  B.,  xix,  18;  Susan  F.,  vii,  13; 
"William,  vi,  4;  xvi,  32.  PENNIMAN,  George  R.,  xviii,  30;  Henry  A.,  xviii,  28; 
James,  xviii,  29;  Sally  F.,  xviii,  28.  PHILLIPS,  Francis,  xii,  26;  Mehitable,  xii, 
26;  Nathan,  xii,  26.  PIERSON,  Jacob,  vii,  6.  POLLARD,  Jonathan,  xv,  19. 
POMEROY,  Arabella,  xiv,  39;  George,  xiv,  39.  POND,  Abigail,  xviii,  34;  Charles 


12  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

D.,  vii,  16;  Eliphalet,  vii,  17;  vii,  17;  vii,  17;  Elizabeth,  vii,  17;  viii  22;  Flora  M., 
vii,  16;  Henry  E.,  vii,  17;  Julia  A.,  vii,  17;  Mary  E.,  vii,  16;  Nathaniel  D.,  vii, 
16;  Prudence,  vii,  17;  Rebecca,  viii,  21;  Sally,  xviii,  34;  xviii,  34;  William  A., 
vii,  17;  viii,  25.  POYEN,  Louis  F.,  xvi,  2.  PRESCOTT,  Mary  E.,  xi,  10;  Sabiua 
T.,  xi,  16. 

RKDIHOUGH.  Elizabeth  A.,  viii.  12;  James  W.,  viii,  12.  EICIIARDS.  Abby 
F.,  xix,  34;  Abiathar,  xiii,  9;  xvi,  22;  xix,  48;  Albert  A.,  xii,  22;  Alviu,  xii,  25; 
Betsey,  vi,  15;  Catharine,  xvi,  23;  Danford;  vi,  15;  Ebenezer,  xviii,  3i);  Edward, 
xvi,  10;  xvi,  26;  Kliphalet,  xix,  51;  Eliza,  vi,  15;  Elizabeth,  xvi.  21;  xix,  47;  xix, 
49;  Emily  C.,  xiii,  9;  Fanny,  xiii,  9;  Frank,  xjii,  9;  Franklin  D.,  xiii,  9;  xiii,  9; 
Hannah,  vi,  15;  xvi,  25;  x vii, 81;  Elephzibah,  xix,  35;  Horace,  xiii,  9;  Irving  W., 
xix,  34;  James,  xvii,  31;  John,  xviii,  40;  Jonathan,  xvii,  30;  Joseph,  xi,  12; 
Luther,  xii,  24;  Martin,  xii,  23;  Mary,  xi,  12;  xix,  54;  Mason,  vi,  15;  Nathaniel, 
xvi,  3;  xvii,  26;  Olive  M.,  vi,  15;  Phebe  W.,  vi,  15;  Polly  B.,  xii,  24;  Kebecca,  xiv, 
32;  Reuel,  xvi,  20;  Roxana,  vi,  15;  Roxana  L.,  vi,  15;  Sally,  v,  14;  Samuel,  vi,  15; 
Sarah,  xvi,  5;  xviii,  40;  Seth,  vi,  15;  Thaddens,  xvi,  9;  Thankful,  xviii,  39. 
RITX,  Maria  C.,  xviii,  4.  ROBERTS,  Nancy,  viii,  2.  ROBINSON.  Deborah  C., 
xviii,  27;  Esther,  xviii,  27;  Melissa,  xviii,  27. 

SAMPSON,  Cynthia,  xix,  18;  Mary,  xix,  15.  SCARBOROUGH,  Elizabeth,  xi, 
13.  SCHOPF,  Barbara,  xvii,  6.  SEARS,  Lydia,  xiii,  19.  SHAW,  Hannah,  ii,  23; 
Samuel,  ii,  23.  SHUMWAY  ;  Alvin  J.,  xvii,  25;  E  vast  us,  xvii,  25;  Erastus  D., 
xvii,  25;  Mary,  xvii,  25.  SHUTTLEWORTH,  Hannah,  xviii,  9;  Henry,  xviii,  9; 
Jeremiah,  xviii,  9;  xviii,  9;  Samuel,  xviii,  9;  Sukey,  xviii,  9.  SMALL,  Ahira, 
xii,  19;  Betsey,  xii,  20;  Ellen  M.,  xii,  18;  Jane  E'.,  xii,  18;  Thomas,  xii,  21. 
SMITH,  Abner,  xvii,  5;  Ann,  viii,  23;  Benjamin  F.,  iii,  15;  Betsey  F.,  xvi,  11; 
Daniel,  xiv,  48;  Fanny,  xvii,  5;  Francis  P..  viii,  24 ;  Grace,  iii,  15;  James  F., 
xvi,  11;  John,  iii,  14;  Josiah,  xvii,  32;  Lemuel,  xvii,  12;  Margaret,  xvi,  14; 
Nancy,  xvi,  12;  Nathaniel,  xvi,  11;  xvi,  13;  Rapsima  G.,  ii,  16;  Samuel,  xiv,  37; 

Susanna,  xvii,  13 ;   Thomas,  iii,  14  ;  William,  xvi,  15 ;  ,  xvi,  11.    SOUTH- 

AVORTII,  Hannah,  xiv,  36.  SPAULDING,  Sally,  xix,  44;  Stephen  II.,  xix,  44. 
SPRAGUE,  Margaret  L.,  xviii,  26;  Mary,  xviii,  26;  Samuel  M.,  xviii,  26.  SQUIRE, 
Sally,  xii,  9.  STEVENS,  James,  v,  2;  Maryan,  v,  4 ;  William,  v,  3.  STONE, 
Daniel,  xvi,  1.  STOW,  Betsey,  xviii,  36;  Edward,  xviii,  33;  George,  xix,  36; 
Lydia  F.,  xviii,  31;  Nathaniel,  xi,  21;  Timothy,  xviii,  32.  STOWELL,  Hannah, 
xvii,  21;  Joel,  xvii,  1;  Sarah,  xvii,  2.  STRONG,  Ann  E.,  xv,  2;  William  F.,  xi,  2; 
William  L,  xi,  1.  SUMNER,  Alice,  xv,  18;  Eliza,  xv,  18;  Seth,  xv,  18.  SWAN, 
Joseph,  xvi,  32 ;  Joseph  W.,  xvi,  32 ;  Nancy,  xvi,  32;  Robert,  x,  6.  SWEET, 
Elizabeth,  xviii,  3. 

TALBOT,  Ann  S.,  xix,  14;  George,  xix,  14;  George  G.,  xix,  14;  Josiah,  xvii, 
23;  Lucy,  xvii,  22;  Martha,  xvii,  19;  Nathaniel,  xvii,  20;  Sylvester  W,  xix,  14; 
xix,  14.  '  THOMPSON,  Catherine,  vi,  6;  Norman,  vi,  6;  Sibel.  xvii,  11.  THORN- 
TON, Augustus  T.,  xviii,  14;  Jane  A.,  xviii,  15;  Joseph,  xviii,  14.  TOWNSEND, 
Jonathan,  xix,  42.  TRASK,  Luke,  xvii,  16.  TURNER,  Amelia  L.,  xiv,  28;  Dan- 
ford,  xv,  8;  Ebenezer,  xv,  8;  Francis  E.,  xiv,  28;  James,  xv,  8;  Jemima,  xv,  8; 
Joel,  xv,  8;  Lavina  R.,  xiv,  28;  Sally,  xv,  8.  TYLER,  Eunice,  xix,  53. 

Ui'HAM,  J.  Virgil,  xiii,  6.    UPTON,  Theodore  J.,  xi,  8. 

WALLEY,  James  II.,  xiii,  5.  WEATHERBEK,  Comfort,  xvi,  16;  Rene,  xvi, 
16;  Submit,  xi,  2!).  WELCH,  Joel,  xviii,  5.  WENTWOBTH,  Bethiah,  xix,  22; 
Jason,  xix,  22.  WHITE,  Eben,  xii,  9;  George,  xii,  9;  Luther,  xii,  9;  xii,  9; 
Ht-becca  J.,  xii,  9.  WHITKEN,  Aaron,  iii,  11.  WHITING,  Abigail,  v,  12;  Aliin-r. 
xi,  18;  Catharine,  vi,  22;  Elizabeth,  v,  10;  v,  11;  vi,  23;  vii,  18;  viii,  20;  Elizabeth 
P.,  xi,  19;  Esther,  iii,  1;  Fisher,  v,  13;  Francis,  vi,  24;  Isaac,  vi,  Hi;  i\,  11;  i\. 
12;  James,  xvi,  38;  Joe,  xvi,  38;  Jonathan,  xi,  7;  Joseph,  ii,  14;  Joshua,  vii,  i:>: 
xi,  19;  Locada,  xi,  17;  Lydia,  xvi,  :55;  Mary,  ii,  15;  xi,  1!);  xi,  19;  Nathaniel,  v, '.»; 
Polly,  ii,  13;  Rebecca,  vi,  16;  ix,  9;  Ruth,  ix,  14;  Samuel,  iii  16;  xii,  1;  xii,  2; 
Sarah,  ix,  10;  Solomon,  viii,  3;  Timothy,  viii,  4;  xvi,  7;  William,  xvi,  37. 
WHITNEY,  Samuel  S.,  xix,  44;  Sarah  W.,  xix,  44;  Stillman  S.,  xix,  44.  WK.H T, 
Josenh,  xiii,  12;  xix,  4;  Mary,  xix,  5;  Sarah,  xiii,  11.  WILLIAMS,  Kbene/.er,  v, 
15.  WILSON,  Abigail,  xix,  34;  Anna,  xi.x,  29;  Kbenezer,  xix,  2i»;  Ephraim,  xvii, 
35;  xix,  27;  Esther,  xix,  :!4;  Hannah,  xvii,  :J«;  John,  xix.  2S;  xix.  :',4;  xix,  :!4; 
John  F.,  xix,  34;  Lydia,  xix  32;  Maria  O.,  xix,  34;  Molly,  xix,  :',->:  Polly  I.,  xix, 
34.  WOODCOCK,  John,  xviii,  20;  Sarah,  xviii,  19.  WOODS,  Caroline  A.,  xvii, 
15;  Emmeline  M.,  xv,  17;  Mary  A.,  xvii,  15;  Mary  I. ,  xvii,  15;  William  G.,  xvii,  15. 


FIRST    PAEISIL  13 


EPITAPHS. 


RANGE  I. 

COBB.  i,  1.  Jonathan  Holmes  Cobb.  Born  July  8,  1799.  Died  March  12, 
1882.  Register  of  Probate  Court  from  1833  to  1879.  Town  Clerk  from  1845  to  1875. 

Sophia  Doggett,  wife  of  Jonathan  H.  Cobb,  born  May  23,  1805,  died  January 
13,  1878,  aged  72  years,  7  months,  and  21  days. 

FAIRBANKS,  i,  2.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Ebenezer  Fairbanks,  who  died  Nov. 
21,  1832.  Aet.  75. 

Friends  nor  physicians  could  not  save,       Nor  can  the  grave  confine  it  here, 
This  mortal  body  from  the  grave;  When  Christ  doth  call  it  to  appear. 

FAIRBANKS,  i,  3.  In  memory  of  Mary,  wife  of  Ebenezer  Fairbanks,  who 
died  Jan.  7,  1843.  Aet.  87.  Erected  by  her  children. 

Though  thou  hast  left  us,  mother,  each  kind  deed, 
And  word,  and  thought  of  thine,  shall  with  us  live, 

And  though  our  hearts  at  thy  departure  bleed, 
These  to  our  souls  a  bright  example  give: 

Like  the  ripe  sheaf,  when  harvest  time  has  come, 

Mature  in  goodness,  God  has  brought  thee  home. 

FAIRBANKS,  i,  4.    Prudence  Fairbanks  died  Mar.  2(5,  1871,  aged  89  years. 

FAIRBANKS,  i.  5.  In  memory  of  Mr,-3.  Prudence  Fairbank,  wife  of  Mr. 
Ebenezer  Fairbank,  who  died  ]Nov.  11th,  1815,  aged  78. 

GAY.  i,  0.  Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Miss  Mary  Gay,  who  died  April  29th, 
1813.  Aged  81. 

MESSENGER,  i,  7.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Olive,  wife  of  Mr.  Jason  Messenger, 
who  died  Nov.  5,  1837.  Aet.  57. 

Her  spirit  is  with  God,  and  this  its  plea: 
My  Savior  lives,  my  Savior  died  for  me. 

MESSENGER,  i,  8.  In  memory  of  Henry,  son  of  Mr.  Jason  and  Mrs.  Olive 
Messenger,  who  died  Oct.  8,  1827,  Aet.  17  yrs.  and  6  mo. 

Smitten  friends  are  angels  sent  on  errands  full  of  love; 
For  us  they  languish  and  for  us  they  die: 
And  shall  they  languish,  shall  they  die  in  vain  ? 

NICHOLSON,  i,  9.    Maria  Nicholson  died  Jan.  10,  1859,  aged  65  years. 

Elizabeth  E.  Nicholson,  born  March  10,  1800,  died  June 

1,  1878. 
Daughters  of  Commodore  Samuel  Nicholson,  United  States  Navy. 


14                                  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 
RANGE  II. 

ARBONNE.  ii,  1.    In  memory  of  Charlotte  Arbonne,  (only  daughr  of  Mr. 
Anthony  Arbonne,  mere1  of  Boston,  decd)  who  died  May  13,  1809.    Act.  23. 
My  mother  dear,  do  not  lament,  but  know 
God  orders  thee  to  stay  and  me  to  go. 
Now  learn  with  patience  meekly  to  submit 
To  whatsoe'er  God's  wisdom  judges  best. 
To  say  with  humble  Job,  the  Lord  thinks  fit: 
Giving  or  taking,  let  his  Name  be  blest. 

FAIRBANKS,  ii,  2.    In  memory  of  Mr.  Ebenr  Fairbanks,  who  died  Feb.  12th, 
1812.    Aged  79  years. 

DEWIN.  ii,  3.    Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Mrs.  Margaret  Dewin,  who  died 
Dec1 12th,  1811.    Aged  84. 

GAY.  ii,  4.    In  memory  of  Mr.  Josiah  Gay  who  died  Sep.  14,  1804.    Aet.  84. 
GAY.  ii,  5.    In  memory  of  Mr.  Moses  Gay  who  died  May  23d,  1804.    Aet.  64. 

GAY.  ii,  6.    Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Mrs.  Sarah  Gay,  Relict  of  Mr.  Eben- 
ezer  Gay,  who  died  Feb.  21, 1843.    Aet.  89  years. 

GAY.  ii,  7.    Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Mr.  Ebenezer  Gay,  who  died  Feb.  23, 
1824.    Aet.  78. 

GAY.  ii,  8.    In  memory  of  Mrs.  Sarah  Gay,  wife  of  Capt.  Daniel  Gay,  who 
died  June  8,  1808.     Aet.  94. 

GAY.  ii,  9.    In  memory  of  Capt.  Daniel  Gay,  who  died  Feb.  24,  1798.    Aged 
84  years. 

GAY.  ii,  10.    In  memory  of  Mr.  Daniel  Gay,  who  died  15  April,  A.  D.  1801. 
Aged  63  years. 

MESSENGER,  ii,  11.    John,  son  of  Mr.  Jason  and  Mrs.  Olive  Messenger,  died 
July  25,  1812.     Aet.-5. 

While  with  the  spirits  of  the  just 

My  Savior  I  adore. 
I  smile  upon  my  sleeping  dust, 
That  now  can  weep  no  more. 

MESSENGER,  ii,  12.    Newton,  son  of  Mr.  Jason  and  Mrs.  Olive  Messenger, 
died  Feb.  8th,  1805.    Aged  4  months. 

Stop  daring  Cavilist!  t'is  God  who  calls 
His  favorites  from  the  sick'ning  ills  of  life. 
His  hand  but  lightly  on  the  infant  falls, 
And  cuts  it  off  from  sorrow,  toil  and  strife. 

WHITING,  ii,  13.    Polly  Whiting,  daur.  of  Mr.  Hezekiah  and  Mrs.  Mary 
Whiting,  died  Sept.  22d,  1796.    Aged  2  yrs.  and  24  days. 

WHITING,  ii,  14.    In  memory  of  Dea.  Joseph  Whiting,  who  died  Nov.  19th, 
1806.    Aged  77  years. 

The  hoary  head  is  a  crown  of  glory,  if  it  be  found  in  the  way  of  righteousness. 
Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord.  The  corruptible  must  put  on  incor- 
ruption,  and  this  mortal  must  put  on  immortality. 

WHITIM;.  ii,  i:>.    In  memory  of  Mrs.  Mary,  the  wife  of  Dea,  Joseph  Whit- 
ing, who  died  April  10th,  1811.    Aet.  83. 


FIRST  PARISH.  15 

The  days  of  our  years  are  three  score  years  and  ten,  and  if  by  reason  of 
strength  they  be  fourscore  years,  yet  is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow,  for  it 
is  soon  cut  off,  and  we  fly  away. 

SMITH,  ii,  16.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Rapsima  G.  wife  of  Mr.  Whiting  Smith, 
who  died  March  4, 1840.  Aet.  20.  Here  reposeth  beneath  this  sacred  stone,  the 
affectionate  wife  and  Mother,  the  loving  Daughter  and  Friend. 

FALES.  ii,  17.    Nathaniel  Fales  died  Sept.  26,  1854.    Aet.  74  yrs.  6  mos. 

Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord. 
Rebecca,  wife  of  Nath1  Fales,  died  Sept.  7, 1862.    Aet.  81  yrs. 
4  mos. 

LEWIS,  ii,  18.  Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Mr.  Paul  Lewis,  who  died  Jan.  30, 
1834.  Aet.  74. 

LEWIS,  ii,  19,  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Eunice  Lewis,  wife  of  Mr.  Paul  Lewis, 
died  May  10,  1828.  Aet.  67  yrs.  A  friend  in  need,  a  friend  in  deed— to  all  in 
distress  lies  here  at  quiet  rest. 

LEWIS,  ii,  20.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Asa  Lewis,  son  of  Mr.  Paul  and  Mrs. 
Eunice  Lewis,  who  died  Janry  23,  1808,  in  his  25th  year. 

I've  paid  the  debt  that  all  must  pay,  Tho'  cruel  Death  has  conquered  me 

Tho  awful  to  my  view;  The  victory  is  but  small, 

On  frightful  rocks  where  waters  poured,  For  I  shall  rise  and  live  again, 

And  broken  buildings  tiew.  And  Death  himself  shall  fall. 

LEWIS,  ii,  21.  In  memory  of  Capt.  Samuel  Lewis  who  died  July  23,  1854, 
aged  66  years. 

Anna,  wife  of  Capt.  Samuel  Lewis  died  Aug.  9,  1869.    Aet.  77  years. 

HAPGOOD.  ii,  22.  Catherine  A.  died  Oct.  27,  1834.  Aet.  17.  Henry  M.  Nov. 
— ,  1844.  Aet.  30.  Lucy  Ann,  Dec.  5,  1845.  Aet.  26.  Adeline  R.,  Dec.  9,  1846. 
Aet.  34.  Catherine  Conant  died  Apr.  5,  1859.  Aet.  73.  Wife  and  children  of 
Henry  Hapgood. 

Henry  Hapgood  died  Oct.  29,  1861.    Aet.  74. 

DOWSE,  SHAAV.  ii,  23.  (South  side.)  In  memory  of  Edward  Dowse,  Sarah 
Dowse,  Samuel  Shaw,  and  Hannah  Shaw. 

(East  side.)  Here  rest  the  Remains  of  Edward  Dowse,  A  Representative  of 
this  District  in  the  Congress  of  the  United  States.  His  Philanthropy  was 
universal,  His  Benevolence  active  and  unostentatious.  By  assiduous  and 
learned  Research  his  Faith  was  established  in  the  Gospel  of  Christ,  and  his  life 
was  ajbright  example  of  its  power.  He  died  on  the  3d  of  September,  1828,  in  the 
72  year  of  his  age. 

(West  side.)  Samuel  Shaw  was  born  in  Boston  on  the  2(1  of  September  1754. 
He  served  his  country  as  an  officer  in  the  American  Army  during  the  war  of 
the  Revolution.  After  the  Peace  of  1783,  being  the  first  Consul  of  the  United 
States  in  China,  he  had  a  leading  influence  in  establishing  important  Commer- 
cial relations  between  these  nations.  A  Soldier  without  Fear:  A  Merchant 
without  Reproach:  he  combined  a  chivalric  spirit  with  a  highly  cultivated 
Mind.  He  died  at  sea  and  was  buried  in  the  Indian  Ocean  on  the  30th  of  May,  1793. 

(North  side.)  Sarah  Dowse,  the  widow  of  Edward  Dowse,  died  on  the  3d  of 
July,  1839,  aged  83.  Hannah  Shaw,  the  widow  of  Samuel  Shaw,  died  on  the  24th 


16  DEDHAM    CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

of  January,  1833,  aged  77.  They  were  Twin  Sisters,  and  daughters  of  William 
Phillips  of  Boston.  Pious  and  charitable,  they  were  united  through  life  by 
Nature,  Fortune  and  Affection,  and  they  here  rest  together. 

[A'ote — Near  the  Dowse  monument  is  a  nameless  tomb  which  contains  the  bodies  of 
Josiah  Smith  and  his  son  Thomas,  and  probably  other  members  of  their  families.] 

EANQE  III. 

WHITING,  iii,  1.    In  memory  of  Mrs.  Esther  Whiting,  the  wife  of  Mr. 
Stephen  Whiting,  died  Dec.  23d,  1790,  aged  57  years. 

It  was,  I  lived,  but  now  my  day  My  spirit's  gone:  it  lives;  but  where, 

To  dust  is  mouldering  fast  away         Ask  not;  Kepent;  for  death  prepare. 

BAKER,  iii,  2.    In  memory  of  the  widow  Elizabeth  Baker  who  died  4th  Feb. 
1803,  aged  95  years. 

FAIRBANKS,  iii,  3.    Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Jason  Fairbanks,  who  departed 
this  life  10th  Sept.  1801.    Aged  21  years. 

FAIRBANKS,  iii,  4.    In  memory  of  Mr.  Calvin  Fairbanks  who  died  23  Nov. 
1800.    Aet.  22  years. 
Depart  my  friends  wipe  off  all  tears,       Here  I  must  lye  till  Christ  appears. 

BATES,  iii,  5.    In  memory  of  Mr.  Samuel  Bates  who  died  21  Aug.  1800, 
aged  43  years. 

GUILD,  iii,  6.    In  memory  of  Mrs.  Miriam,  wife  of  Joseph  Guild,  Esq.  who 
died  Sept.  27, 1831.    Aet.  93. 

GUILD,  iii,  7.    In  memory  of  Joseph  Guild,  Esq.  who  died  Dec.  28th  1794, 
aged  60  years. 

Draw  near,  my  friends,  and  think  on  ine,    Now  I  lie  mouldering  in  the  dust, 
I  once  was  in  this  world  like  thee;  In  hope  to  rise  among  the  just. 

GUILD,  iii,  8.    In  memory  of  Mrs.  Catherine  Guild,  the  wife  of  Mr.  Reuben 
Guild,  who  died  Sept.  8th  1795,  aged  25  years. 

In  youth  I've  walked  the  way  to  death,    By  me,  my  mates,  a  warning  take, 
Obey'd  my  God  who  gave  me  breath;        Prepare  for  death  bef ore's  too  late. 

MASON,  iii,  9.    In  memory  of  Abigail  Mason,  the  wife  of  Mr.  Thaddeus 
Mason,  who  departed  this  life  July  29th  1796,  aged  28  years. 
She  died  in  Jesus  and  is  bless'd, 

How  soft  her  slumbers  are! 
From  sufferings  and  from  sins  released, 
And  free  from  ev'ry  snare. 

FULLER,  iii,  10.    In  memory  of  Miss   Judith  Fuller,  died  Feb.  8th  1815. 
Aged  82  years. 

WIIITEEN.  iii,  11.    In  memory  of  Mr.  Aaron  Whiteen,  who  died  Ocf  18th, 
1792.    Aged  42  years,  7  months,  and  12  days. 

HUMPHREY,  iii,  12.    In  memory  of  Mrs.  Sarah   Humphrey,  the  wife   of 
Jonas  Humphrey,  who  died  Feb.  24th  1794.    Aged  65  years. 

FALIES.  iii,  13.    In  memory  of  Capt.  David  Falies,  who  died  Jan  23d  1793. 
Aet.  91. 


FIRST  PARISH.  17 

Also  Mrs.  Mary  Falies,  the  wife  of  Capt.  David  Falies,  who  died  Dec.  24th 
1793,  Aet.  78. 

SMITH,  iii,  14.  To  the  memory  of  Mr.  John  Smith,  a  native  of  England, 
who  died  27  Jan.  1801,  aged  43  years. 

Also  Thomas  Smith,  son  of  Mr.  John  and  Mrs.  Grace  Smith,  died  1  Feb. 
1799,  aged  four  years. 

Reader  seek  not  his  merits  to  disclose, 

Or  draw  his  frailties  from  their  dread  abode, 
There  they  alike  in  trembling  hope  repose, 
The  bosom  of  his  father  and  his  God. 

SMITH,  iii,  15.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Grace  Smith,  (widow  of  Mr.  John 
Smith,  both  natives  of  England,)  who  died  Nov.  20,  1825.  .ZE.  60.  And  also 
of  Benjamin  Franklin  Smith,  (their  son)  who  died  Oct.  17,  1812.  M.  16. 

WHITING,  iii,  16.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Samuel  Whiting,  who  died  Jan.  18th, 
1808,  in  the  81  year  of  his  age. 

RANGE  IV. 

KEITH,  iv,  1.  In  memory  of  Miss  Chloe  Keith  of  Dudley,  Daugh'r  of 
Capt.  David  and  Mrs.  Ruth  Keith.  Died  June  17th  1780  in  ye  14th  year  of  her  age. 

(Headstone  removed  since  1869,  but  the  footstone  still  remains.) 
LUCE.  iv.  2.    Charley  A.  Luce  died  May  3d  1876.    Age  1  year  6  m.  9  d. 

FAIRBANKS,  iv,  3.  Calvin,  only  son  of  Joshua  and  Clarissa  Fairbanks, 
died  Feb.  13,  1837,  Aet.  12  years, 

Behold  and  see  as  you  pass  by,  As  I  am  now,  so  you  must  be. 

As  you  are  now,  so  once  was  I.  Prepare  for  death  and  follow  me. 

FAIRBANKS,  iv,  4.    In  memory  of  Calvin  Fairbanks,  son  of  Mr.  Joshua  and 
Mrs.  Clarissa  Fairbanks,  who  died  Sept.  18th  1820.    Aged  1  year  and  1  month. 
No  more  the  smiling  babe  is  seen, 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb! 
The  tender  plant  so  fresh  and  green 
Has  met  its  final  doom. 

DRAPER,  iv,  5.    In  memory  of  Mrs.  Lydia  Draper,  wife  of  Mr.  William 
Draper,  who  died  Jan.  25,  1790:  in  the  34th  year  of  her  age. 
Time  was  like  you  I  life  possest 
And  Time  shall  be  when  you  must  rest. 

MASON,  iv,  6.  Mason.  Abigail  obt.  July  29,  1796  Aet.  28.  Anne,  obt.  June 
26,  1828  Aet.  58.  Thaddeus,  obt.  Feb.  13,  1832,  aet.  70.  John  obt.  May  18,  1836 
aet.  26.  Thaddeus  Harris,  obt.  in  Memphis,  Tenn.  Dec.  11,  1843.  Aet.  36. 

FARRINGTON.  iv,  7.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Hannah  Farrington,  Avife  of  Eben- 
ezer  Farrington,  who  died  July  21,  1788,  Aet.  52. 

FARRINGTON.  iv,  8.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Abner  Farrington,  son  of  Mr. 
Ebenezer  and  Mrs.  Hannah  Farrington,  who  died  Nov.  14,  1789.  Aet.  34. 

FARRINGTON.  iv.  9,  Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Mr.  Ebenezer  Farrington. 
who  departed  this  life  Oct.  25*'1 1810,  in  his  76th  year. 


18  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

Death  is  a  welcome  messenger  to  the  good  man. 

Though  here  his  mouldering  body  lies,       The  wintry  storms  of  life  are  past, 
His  spirit  dwells  above  the  skies;  And  heaven  shall  be  his  home  at  last. 

FARRIXGTOX.  iv,  10.  Ebenezer  Farrington  died  Apr.  10,  1848,  aged  88  years. 
Elizabeth,  his  wife,  died  Feb.  1857  aged  90  years. 

FARRIXGTOX.  iv.  11.  [Stone  broken;  this  remains]:  arrington,  who  died 
Sept.  19,  1805.  Aet.  43. 

RANGE  V. 

NICHOLS,  v,  1.  In  memory  of  Lieut.  Abel  Nichols,  of  Danvers,  who  died 
Septr  12th,  1778,  in  the  36th  year  of  his  age. 

STEVEXS.  v,  2.  In  memory  of  James  Stevens  who  died  Decr  20th  1786,  in  the 
33d  year  of  his  age. 

STEVEXS.  v,  3.  In  memory  of  Mr.  William  Stevens  who  died  Octr  5,  1777, 
in  the  77th  year  of  his  age. 

He  was  a  good  citizen,  and  an  honest  man. 

STEVEXS.  v,  4.  In  memory  of  the  "Widow  Maryan  Stevens  who  died  June 
21st  1794  in  the  84th  year  of  her  age. 

Blessed  are  the  Dead  that  die  in  the  Lord. 

FARRIXGTOX.  v,  5.  In  memory  Miss  Mehitable  Farrington  who  died  Nov. 
4th  1803  aged  22  years. 

DRAPER,  v,  6.  In  memory  of  Ebenezer  Draper,  son  of  Mr.  William  and 
Mrs.  Lydia  Draper,  died  Feb1*  20,  1788  aged  1  year,  9  months,  14  days. 

PARKER,  v,  7.  Catharine  Parker,  dau'r  of  Mr.  Jonathan  and  Mrs.  Cath- 
arine Parker,  died  22d  Sept.  1800  aged  14  months  and  27  days. 

Her  life  was  short,  but  pleasant. 
The  Lord  gave  and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away. 

PARKER,  v,  8.  Alexander  A.  Parker  son  of  Mr.  Jonathan  and  Mrs.  Cath- 
arine Parker  died  Dec.  27,  1804.  Aged  3  years. 

Blessed  are  the  dead  that  die  in  the  Lord. 

WHITING,  v,  9.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Nath1  Whiting,  died  Sept.  2,  1821. 
Aged  69  years. 

WHITIXG.  v,  10.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Elizabeth,  wife  of  Nathaniel  Whiting 
who  died  Nov.  15,  1841.  Aet.  86. 

WHITIXG.  v,  11.  In  memory  of  Miss  Elizabeth  Whiting,  Daugh.  of  Mr. 
Nath1  and  Mrs.  Elizth  Whiting,  died  Nov.  10,  1817,  aged  25  yrs. 

WHITING,  v,  12.    Abigail  Whiting  died  Oct.  7,  1867.    Aet.  73. 

WHITING,  v,  13.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Fisher  Whiting  who  died  March  25th 
1797,  aged  40  years. 

RICHARDS,  v.  14.  Sally  Richards,  daur  of  Mr.  Reuben  and  Mrs.  Sarah 
Richards,  died  Nov.  5th,  1795,  aged  5  years. 

WILLIAMS,  v,  15.  Here  lies  the  body  of  Mr.  Ebenezer  Williams,  Preacher 
of  the  gospel  (son  to  Co1  Ebenr  Williams  of  Pomfret  and  Jerusha  his  wife)  who 
died  May  ye  28,  1777,  in  ye  23d  year  of  his  age. 

Blessed  are  the  dead  that  die  in  the  Lord. 


FIRST    PARISH.  19 

FISHER,  v,  16.  In  memory  of  Miss  Rebecca  Fisher  who  died  29  July,  1797, 
in  the  24  year  of  her  age. 

Here  when  fleeting  life  is  ended  Look  beyond  these  narrow  graves, 

Vain  distinctions  all  are  blended,          Saints  are  kings,  and  sinners  slaves. 

EATON,  BALCH.  v,  17.  Calvin  Eaton,  obt.  Aug.  31,  1809;  aged  31.  Isaac 
Eaton,  obt.  Jan.  16,  1822;  aged  75.  Isaac  Eaton,  jr.  obt.  Sept.  13, 1838,  aged  62. 
Sarah  Eaton  obt,  Feb.  10, 1844,  aged  95. 

Rev.  William  Balch,  obt.  Aug.  31, 1842,  aged  67  years. 

BANQE  VI. 

GUILD,  vi,  1.  In  memory  of  Nath1,  son  of  Mr.  John  and  Mrs.  Rebecca 
Guild,  who  died  Sept.  23,  1805,  aged  1  year. 

GUILD,  EATON,  vi,  2.  Nath1  Guild  Died  Sept.  23, 1805.  Aet.  1  year.  Alfred 
R.  Guild,  died  in  Galveston,  Texas,  Sept.  3, 1837.  Aet.  30.  Miranda  Guild  died 
Mar.  20,  1873.  Aet.  74.  John  Guild  Died  Dec.  2,  1847.  Aet.  75.  Rebecca  Eaton, 
wife  of  John  Guild,  died  Sept.  7, 1849.  Aet.  77.  Capt.  John  Eaton  died  May  14, 
1777.  Aet.  45.  Mrs.  Desire  Eaton,  his  wife,  died  Aug.  3,  1814.  Aet.  83. 

CURRIEA.  vi,  3.    Caroline  S.  Curriea,  born  Sept.  6,  1822,  died  Nov.  7,  1883. 
Ever  thoughtful  of  the  comfort  of  others,  a  loving  mother  and  faithful  friend. 

PAUL,  vi,  4.  In  memory  of  Mr.  William  Paul,  who  died  Dec.  10,  1791. 
Aet.  63  years.  Also  Mrs.  Mary  Paul,  wife  of  Mr.  William  Paul,  died  Nov.  18th 
1791.  Aet.  59  years. 

Come  living  friends  see  where  we  lie,     But  to  prepare  for  death  and  He'v'n. 
Remember  you  are  born  to  die:  Is  all  for  which  the  longest  life  is  given. 

CAIN,  vi,  5.  John  P.  Cain  died  December  9,  1827,  aged  37  years.  John  E. 
M.  Cain,  son  of  John  P.  and  Elizabeth  Cain,  died  July  8,  1847,  aged  26  years. 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  Cain  died  Mar.  19,  1857,  aged  72  years. 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth. 

THOMPSON,  vi,  6.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Catherine  Thompson,  a  native  of 
Chester,  Nova  Scotia,  who  died  at  Needham,  Feb.  1,  1855.  Aet.  23. 

In  the  same  grave  rests  her  son  Norman,  who  died  at  Boston  Feb.  24,  1849. 
There  is  rest  in  heaven. 

LEWIS,  vi,  7.  In  mem/  of  Mrs.  Abigail  Lewis,  (wife  of  Mr.  John  Lewis,) 
She  died  May  ye  6th  1777.  Aged  60  years. 

LEWIS,  vi,  8.  Near  this  place  are  deposited  the  remains  of  Mr.  Joseph 
Lewis,  who  died  June  9,  1804,  aged  66  years. 

Here  lies  entombed  beneath  this  mossy  sod 
An  honest  man,  "the  noblest  work  of  God," 
In  whom  those  beauties  of  a  noble  mind, 
Faith  and  good  works  were  happily  combined : 
A  friend  and  comfort  to  the  sick  and  poor, 
Want  never  knocked  unheeded  at  his  door: 
A  tender  husband,  father,  brother,  friend, 
He  crowned  his  virtues  with  a  pious  end. 

LEWIS,  vi,  9.  To  the  memory  of  Mrs.  Molly  Lewis,  relict  of  the  late  Mr. 
Joseph  Lewis,  who  died  Oct.  2,  1816,  aged  75  years. 


20  DEDHAM   CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

In  life  how  peaceful  moved  this  happy  pair, 
How  blessed  in  death  released  from  mortal  care. 
Ye  angels  o'er  their  dust  your  vigils  keep. 
Calm  be  their  slumbers  undisturbed  their  sleep. 
And  ye  who  tread  in  solemn  silence  near 
Repress  the  sigh,  restrain  the  swelling  tear. 
Xo  more  to  wound,  shall  earthly  sorrows  fly, 
Eternal  bliss  awaits  them  in  the  sky. 

LEWIS,  vi,  10.    Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Miss  Sally  Lewis,  dau.  of  Mr. 
Joseph  and  Mrs.  Sally  Lewis,  who  departed  this  life  13  July,  1797,  aged  16  years. 
Nature  with  copious  grief  laments  the  dead, 

A  mothers  tears  bedew  the  verdant  sod! 
On  outstretch'd  wings  her  cherished  hopes  are  fled, 

But  sorrow  points  to  a  Redeeming  God. 

HAMMER,  vi,  11.  Wm  P.  Hammer  died  Jan.  18th  1887,  aged  four  years  and 
three  months. 

LIEBOLD.  vi,  12.  Our  Father,  George  J.  Liebold  died  Feb.  20,  1880,  aged  49 
years  1  month  6  days. 

LIEBOLD.  vi,  13.  Our  Mother,  Caroline  Liebold  died  June  5,  1882,  aged  40 
years,  10  months,  27  days. 

MASOX.  vi,  14.    In  memory  of  Miss  Rhoda  Mason,  Daugr  of  Mr.  William 
and  Mrs.  Hannah  Mason,  who  died  Feb?  1st,  1781,  in  the  21§t  year  of  her  age. 
Cheerful  I  go  at  Jesus  call  Come  welcome  Death  she  meekly  cry'd 

To  be  with  Christ  is  best  of  all:         Breathed  out  her  patient  soul  and  dy'd. 

RICHARDS,  vi,  15.  Samuel  Richards  born  Mar.  16,  1756,  died  Dec.  22,  1822. 
Phebe  Willard,  wife  of  Samuel  Richards,  born  April  8,  1758,  died  June  8,  1782. 
Olive  Mason,  wife  of  Samuel  Richards,  born  Dec.  21,  1758,  died  Jany.  20. 1837. 

Children  of  Samuel  and  Olive  Richards: 

Hannah  Richards,  born  Sept.  1,  1785,  died  July  12.  1807.  Roxana  Richards, 
born  Apr.  16,  1796,  died  Jan.  15,  1813.  Seth  Richards,  born  June  10,  1798,  died 
June  2,  1819.  Betsey  Richards,  born  Sept.  2,  1794,  died  Oct.  12,  1821.  Danford 
Richards,  born  May  4,  1803,  died  Mar.  17,  1847.  Mason  Richards,  born  May  28, 
1789,  died  Feb.  14,  1866.  Eliza  Richards,  born  Oct.  7.  1790,  died  Feb.  18,  1880. 
Roxana  L.  Richards,  daughter  of  Mason  and  Eliza  Richards,  born  Dec.  6, 
1814,  died  Sept.  18,  1876. 

WHITING,  vi,  16.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Isaac  Whiting  who  died  July  ye  18th, 
1785.  Ae.  63..  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Rebecca  Whiting,  relict  of  Mr.  Isaac  Whit- 
ing, who  died  April  ye  13th,  1787.  Ae.  65. 

DEXTER,  vi,  17.  [A  tomb,  over  which  is  a  marble  slab  containing  the  fol- 
lowing texts  of  Scripture:]  This  corruptible  must  put  on  incorruption.— 1  Cor. 
xv,  53.  Our  Savior,  Jesus  Christ,  hath  abolished  death  and  brought  life  and  im- 
mortality to  light.— 2  Tim.  1: 10.  I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life;  he  that 
believeth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live.— John  xi:  25.  Behold 
He  is  coming  in  the  clouds,  and  every  eye  shall  see  Him.— Rev.  i:  7.  When 
Christ  our  life  shall  appear,  then  shall  ye  also  appear  with  Him  in  glory.— 
Col.  iii:  4.  Where  is  thy  stinj;,  O  Death?  Where  is  thy  victory,  O  Grave? 
Thanks  to  God,  who  giveth  us  the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.— 
1  Cor.  xv :  55,  57. 


FIEST  PARISH,  21 

FISHER,  vi,  18.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Josiah  Fisher,  who  died  Dec.  19,  1812. 
Aet.  07. 

With  patience  to  the  last  he  did  submit. 
And  murmur' d  not  at  what  the  Lord  tho't  fit. 
He  with  a  Christian  courage  did  resign, 
His  soul  to  God  at  his  appointed  time. 

FISHER*  vi,  19.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Josiah  Fisher  Junr  who  died  Aug.  10, 
1794,  in  the  23d  year  of  his  age. 

My  dear  young  friends  come  near  and  see 
A  friend  of  yours  I  used  to  be. 
0  make  your  peace  with  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  Eternal  love, 

PAUL,  vi,  20.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Ebenezer  Paul,  who  died  Octr  2, 1804,  in 
the  22d  year  of  his  age. 

PAUL,  vi,  21.  Samuel  Paul  died  March  1,  1775.  Aet.  87.  Abigail,  wife  of 
Samuel  Paul,  died  Sept.  19,  1781.  Aet.  83.  Ebenezer  Paul,  died  Aug.  20,  1803. 
Aet.  65.  Abigail,  wife  of  Ebenezer  Paul,  died  Jan.  5,  1804.  Aet.  55.  Isaac 
Paul,  died  April  4,  1852.  Aet.  77.  Lydia,  wife  of  Isaac  Paul,  died  May  5,  1854. 
Aet.  75. 

WHITING,  vi,  22.  Catharine,  Daughter  of  Calvin  and  Elizabeth  Whiting, 
died  July  5, 1811.  Ae.  15  years. 

WHITING,  vi,  23.  In  Memory  of  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Whiting,  wife  of  Col. 
Eaton  Whiting,  who  died  Jan.  10,  1821.  Aet.  27. 

WHITING,  vi,  24.  Francis,  son  of  Eaton  and  Olive  Whiting,  died  Nov.  4, 
1834.  Aged  12  days. 

KANQE  VII. 

BAKER,  vii,  1.  Eliphalet  Baker  died  Nov.  9,  1841.  Aet.  76.  Anne  Eaton, 
wife  of  Eliphalet  Baker,  died  Oct.!  30,  1853.  Aet.  84.  Nathaniel  Baker,  died 
July  11,  1800.  Aet.  17  mo.  Nathaniel  Baker,  died  Nov.  19,  1802.  Aet.  15  mo. 
Children  of  Eliphalet  and  Anne  Baker. 

FESSENDEN.  vii,  2.  John  Fessenden,  born  March  13, 1794,  died  May  11, 1871. 
Nancy  B.  Fessenden,  his  wife,  born  Oct.  3,  1803,  died  May  18,  1886.  George 
Fessenden,  born  July  9, 1833,  died  Nov.  20,  1856. 

EATON,  vii,  3.  In  memory  of  Capt.  John  Eaton  who  died  May  14,  1777. 
Aged  46  years. 

EATON,  vii,  4.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Desire  Eaton,  ^wife  of  Capt.  John 
Eaton,  who  died  August  3d,  1814.  Aged  83  years. 

BAKER,  vii,  5.  John  Baker,  sheriff  of  the  county  of  Norfolk,  died  Jany.  1, 
1843.  Aged  63  years.  Patty  Ellis,  wife  of  John  Baker,  born  Nov.  11,  1790,  Died 
Feb.  14,  1876. 

PIERSON.  vii,  6.  The  Kev.  Jacob  Pierson  died  in  Boston,  Aug.  12,  1850. 
Aet.  66.  A  presbyter  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church.  This  memorial  is 
erected  by  his  clerical  brethren. 

KINGSBURY.  vii,  7.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Mary  Kingsbury,  who  departed 
this  life  Aug.  24,  1788.  Aged  85  years. 

In  faith  she  lived,  in  dust  she  lies, 
But  Faith  fore  sees  the  dust  shall  rise. 


22  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

KINGSBURY.  vii,  8.    Here  lie  the  remains  of  Mr.  Joseph  Kingsbury.    He 
departed  this  life  Aug.  yc  17th  1775,  in  ye  56  year  of  his  Age. 
Death  is  a  debt  to  Nature  due, 
As  I  have  paid  it,  so  must  you. 

DAY.  vii,  9.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Prudence  Day,  widow  of  the  late  Majr 
Jonathan  Day,  who  died  Sept.  4th  1807.  Aet.  74. 

The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just 
Shall  flourish  while  they  sleep  in  dust. 

KINGSBURY.  vii,  10.    George  Kingsbury  died  Aug'  14th  1775  in  ye  3d  year  of 
his  age.    Sarah  Kingsbury  died  Aug' 14,  1775  in  ye  5  year  of  her  age. 
Children  of  Mr.  Joseph  and  Mrs.  Phebe  Kingsbury. 

BATTLE,  vii,  11.    Here  sleeps  in  peace  the  remains  of  Col.  Ebenezer  Battle, 
who  made  his  exit  Novr  ye  6th,  1776,  in  ye  46th  year  of  his  age. 
When  Death  invades  we  must  obey, 
Resigne  our  breath  and  sleep  in  clay: 
The  Trump  shall  sound,  all  must  attend, 
Make  Heaven  your  aim  and  Christ  your  friend. 

BAKER,  vii,  12.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Chloe  Baker,  the  wife  of  Mr.  Nathaniel 
Baker,  who  died  Dec.  3d  1773  in  ye  23d  year  of  her  age. 

Behold  and  see  as  you  pass  by  As  I  am  now,  so  you  must  be, 

As  you  be  now  so  once  was  I.  Prepare  for  death  and  follow  me. 

PAUL,  vii,  13.  Samuel  Paul  died  July  8,  1833  aged  49  yrs.  Martha,  wife  of 
Samuel  Paul,  died  Nov.  1,  1857,  aged  67  years.  Abby  P.  wife  of  Samuel  Davis, 
Died  Nov.  30, 1846,  aged  29  years.  Susan  F.  Paul  died  Oct.  12,  1862,  aged  1  year 
4  months. 

DRAPER,  vii,  14.  Here  lie  interred  the  Remains  of  Major  Abijah  Draper, 
who  departed  this  life  the  first  day  of  May,  A.  D.  1780  aged  45  years. 

Ah!  why  so  soon  from  us  he's  fled 

Laments  the  widow,  orphan,  friend; 
You  must  not  say,  too  soon  he's  dead 

Who  stayed  to  answer  life's  great  end. 

WHITING,  vii,  15.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Joshua  Whiting  who  died  Oct.  ye  3d 
1780,  in  yc  51st  year  of  his  age. 

POND,  vii,  16.  Nathaniel  D.  Pond,  died  April  29,  1861.  Aet.  35  yrs  7  mos, 
Flora  Maria,  wife  of  N.  D.  Pond  died  Oct.  27,  1860.  Aet.  40  yrs  2  mos.  Charles 
Davis,  son  of  N.  D.  &  F.  M.  Pond,  died  Jan.  24,  1858.  Aet.  3  mos.  8  days.  Mary 
Elizabeth,  Daughter  of  N.  D.  &  F.  M.  Pond,  Died  May  8,  1868,  Aet.  15  years. 

POND,  vii,  17.  Eliph'  Pond,  died  Jan.  19,  1795.  Aet.  91.  Elizabeth  Pond 
died  Oct.  25, 1789.  Aet.  81.  Eliph1  Pond  Died  July  2,  1813.  Aet.  68.  Prudence 
Pond  died  May  18,  1818.  Aet.  58.  Eliph1  Pond  died  April  25,  1829.  Aet.  35. 
Henry  E.  son  of  Eliph1  and  Ann  Pond  died  June  25,  1822.  Aet.  2  years.  William 
A.  their  son;  died  Aug.  8,  1835.  Aet.  8  years.  Julia  A.,  Daughter  of  Eliph1  and 
Ann  Pond,  died  Nov.  20.  1868.  Aet.  47  yrs. 

There  is  rest  in  Heaven. 

WHITING,  vii,  18.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Whiting,  the  wife  of  Mr. 
Edward  Whiting,  who  died  8  April,  1798,  Aet.  29  ye. 


FIRST  PARISH.  23 

BAKER,  vii,  19.    Mary,  wife  of  Daniel  Baker,  died  March  15,  1836.    Aet.  81. 

BAKER,  vii.  20.  This  humble  stone  is  erected  to  the  memory  of  Mr.  Daniel 
Baker  who  was  removed  from  this -state  of  trial  and  suffering  May  7th  1806,  in 
the  54  year  of  his  age. 

KELTON.  vii,  21.  This  monument  is  erected  to  perpetuate  the  remem- 
brance of  Miss  Catherine  A.  Kelton,  who  died  Oct.  20,  A.  D.  1816,  aged  17  years. 

Her  amiable  disposition  and  the  gentleness  of  her  manners,  with  the 
unblamable  tenor  of  her  life,  though  short,  yet  virtuous,  and  entirely  devoted 
to  the  happiness  of  her  friends,  rendered  her  dear  to  the  affections  of  all  by 
whom  she  was  known.  Beloved  in  life— in  death  lamented, 

Tender  friends  awhile  may  mourn  Dearer,  better  friends  I  have, 

Me  from  their  embraces  torn:  In  the  realms  beyond  the  grave. 


RANGE  VIII. 

FAULKNER,  viii,  1.    Mrs.  Elizabeth  Whiting  Faulkner,  Daughter  of  James 
and  Lucy  Morse,  died  April  17,  1874.    Aged  52  years. 

The  weary  soul  is  at  rest  in  the  arms  of  her  Savior  in  whom  her 
faith  never  wavered. 

EGBERTS,  viii,  2.    In  memory  of  Mrs.  Nancy,  wife  of  Mr.  Edward  Koberts, 
and  daur  of  Solomon  and  Lucy  Whiting,  who  died  Oct.  24,  1826.    Aged  44. 
Accept,  blest  shade, 
This  last  sad  tribute  of  surviving  love.    E.  K. 

WHITING,  viii,  3.    In  memory  of  Mr.  Solomon  Whiting  who  died  Novr.  5, 
1803.    Aged  48  years. 

WHITING,  viii,  4.    In  memory  of  Mr.  Timothy  Whiting  who  died  Jan.  7, 
1828,  aged  82  years. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful  for  they  shall  find  mercy. 

MORSE,  viii,  5.    In  memory  of  Harriet,  daughter  of  James  and  Lucy  Morse, 
who  died  June  17,  1841,  aged  17  years. 

She  being  dead  yet  speaketh. 
What  say  the  happy  dead  ?  Till  life's  uneasy  dream 

She  bids  us  bear  our  load;  In  rapture  shall  depart. 

With  silent  steps  proceed  She  bids  us  give,  like  her, 

And  follow  her  to  God:  To  Christ  our  Bleeding  Hearts. 

MORSE,  viii,  6.    In  memory  of  Xancy  Whiting,  daughter  of  James  and 
Lucy  Morse,  who  died  July  22,  1841.    Aged  21  years. 

Oh!  may  the  mantle  of  her  heavenly  deeds 
Of  faith  and  love  and  patience  fall  on  us; 
Then  naught  will  hide  those  mansions 
From  our  view,  from  which,  with  loving  eye, 
She  now  surveys  her  kindred  here  below. 

MORSE,  viii,  7.    James  Morse  died  Jan.  14,  1855;  aged  71  years,  10  mos.  and 
23  days. 

MORSE,  viii,  8.    Lucy,  wife  of  James  Morse,  died  Sept.  2,  1855:  aged  70 
years,  9  mo.  &  20  days. 


24  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

EATOX— ALDEN— BROWNE,  viii,  9.  John,  only  child  of  John  and  Hannah 
Eaton,  died  Sept.  15.  1796,  aged  4  years.  Lucy  wife  of  John  Eaton,  jr,  died  May 
13,  1827,  aged  25.  John  Eaton  died  March  24,  1842,  aged  78.  Hannah,  widow  of 
John  Eaton,  died  June  3,  1860,  aged  98  ys.  7  mo.  Lucy  Eaton  died  Oct.  7,  1800, 
aged  4  yrs.  4  mos.  John  Ellis  Eaton  died  Oct.  23,  1800,  aged  2  years  8  months. 
Children  of  Luther  &  Lucy  Eaton, 

Capt.  Luther  Eaton  died  Nov.  13,  1820,  aged  54.  Eliza,  wife  of  Luther 
Eaton,  died  Sept.  28,  1844,  aged  42.  Lucy,  widow  of  Capt.  Luther  Eaton,  died 
Feb.  15,  1847,  aged  75  years.  J.  Ellis  Eaton  died  Oct.  7,  1854,  aged  20.  Maria 
Eaton  died  Dec.  20,  1S63,  aged  63.  Abby  M.  Daur.  of  J.  and  A.  Eaton  died  Feb. 
26,  1848,  Aet.  8  mos.  Luther  Eaton  died  May  17th  1876,  aged  73  years,  10  days. 
Joel  Eaton  died  Nov.  25,  1881,  aged  75  years,  10  mos.  4  days.  Abigail,  wife  of 
Joel  Eaton,  died  May  14,  1883,  aged  72  yrs.  10  mos.  19  days. 

George  Alden  died  Aug.  25,  1862:  Aet.  58  years.  Hannah,  widow  of  George 
Alden,  died  Mar,  6,  1878,  Aet.  74  years.  Martha,  wife  of  Horace  E.  Browne, 
died  Feb.  24,  1876.  Aet.  44  years. 

FALES.  viii,  10.  Charles  S.  son  of  William  &  Mary  J.  Fales  died  Sept.  11, 
1827  aged  2  yrs.  8  mos. 

FALES.  viii,  11.    Mary  L.  Fales,  born  Sept.  13, 1793,  died  July  22,  1882. 
Stephen  Fales,  born  Dec.  5,  1786,  died  Dec.  3,  1860. 

REDIHOUGH.  viii,  12.  James  W.  died  Aug.  5,  1879,  in  the  19th  year  of  his 
age.  Elizabeth  A.  died  Feb.  14,  1876,  aged  9  years,  6  mos. 

Children  of  Thomas  and  Ellen  Eedihough. 

We  have  entered  the  valley  of  blessing  so  sweet 

And  Jesus  abides  with  us  there; 
And  there's  rest  for  the  weary-worn  traveller's  feet, 

And  joy  for  the  sorrowing  heart. 

LEWIS,  viii,  13.  Margaret  A.,  wife  of  Levi  C.  Lewis,  died  Aug.  7,  1879, 
aged  75  yrs.  Lydia  J.  daii.  Levi  C.  and  Margaret  A.  Lewis,  died  June  4,  1860, 
aged  17  yrs.  3  mos. 

LEWIS,  viii,  14.  Levi  C.  Lewis  died  Nov.  19,  1877,  aged  72  yrs.  10  mos. 
Helena  M.,  dau.  of  Levi  C.  and  Margaret  A.  Lewis,  died  July  27,  1872,  aged 
43  years. 

DRAPER,  viii,  15.  In  memory  of  Capt.  James  Draper,  who  died  April  yc 
24th,  1768,  in  yc  77th  year  of  his  age. 

In  memory  of  Mrs.  Abigail  Draper,  wife  of  Capt.  James  Draper,  who  died 
Kovber  ye  23,  1797,  in  yc  70th  year  of  her  age. 

2  Sam.  i :  23— They  were  lovely  and  pleasant  in  their  Lives  &  in  their  Death 

they  were  not  divided. 

The  stroke  of  Death  hath  laid  my  head     The  Trump  shall  sound:  I  hope  to  rise 
Down  in  this  dark  &  Silent  Bed;  And  meet  my  Savior  in  the  skies. 

DRAPER,  viii,  16.  Abijah  Draper,  son  of  Mr.  Ira  &  Mrs.  Lydia  Draper,  died 
4  Oct.  1802,  aged  9  mos. 

DRAPER,  viii,  17.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Alice  Draper,  wife  of  Majr  Abijah 
Draper,  who  died  Jan?  22d,  1777,  aged  36  years. 

DRAPER,  viii.  18.  Lucy  Chickering  Draper,  dau.  of  Mr.  Ira  &  Mrs.  Lydia 
Draper,  died  15  Sept.  1800,  aged  3  yrs.  and  3  mos. 


FIRST  PARISH.  25 

DRAPER,  viii,  19.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Desire  Draper,  relict  of  Majr  Abijah 
Draper.  Died  Oct.  23, 1815.  Aet.  69. 

She  sleeps  in  Jesus,  wipe  the  falling  tear. 
She  lives  in  glory,  strive  to  meet  her  there. 

WHITING,  viii,  20.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Elizabeth,  wife  of  Mr.  Joshua 
Whiting,  who  Died  March  27th,  1776,  in  y"  41  year  of  her  age. 

POND,  viii,  21.  In  memory  of  Miss  Rebecca  Pond,  Daur  of  Eliphalet  Pond, 
Esq.,  and  Elizabeth  his  wife.  Died  April  13th  1776,  in  the  28  year  of  her  age. 

POND,  viii,  122.  In  Memory  of  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Pond,  wife  of  Eliphalet 
Pond,  Esq.,  who  died  the  25th  of  Oct.  1789,  in  the  81"  year  of  her  age. 

SMITH,  viii,  23.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Ann,  wife  of  Mr.  William  Smith,  who 
died  June  28,  1835,  aged  36  years. 

And  while  our  mournful  thoughts  deplore 

The  mother  gone,  removed  the  friend 
With  heart  resigned  his  grace  adore, 
On  whom  our  nobler  hopes  depend. 

SMITH,  viii,  24.  Francis  Prentice,  son  of  William  &  Ann  Smith,  died  July 
3d,  1835.  Aged  4  years. 

Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

POND,  viii,  25.  William  Allen,  son  of  Eliphalet  and  Ann  Pond,  died  Aug. 
8,  1835.  Aet.  8  years. 

He's  gone  to  join  the  happy  throng  Then  why  should  we  his  loss  deplore, 

Of  youthful  cherubs  round  the  Throne;      Since  he  now  lives  to  die  no  more. 

KANQE  IX. 

GAY.  ix,  1.  Here  lies  interred  the  body  of  Mrs  Lydia  Gay,  only  Daur  to 
Mr  Benjamin  and  M"  Hannah  Gay,  who  died  Nov.  10,  1756.  Aged  25  years  & 
28  D*. 

AVERT,  ix,  2.  Here  lies  buried  ye  body  of  Capt.  William  Avery,  who 
Deceased  May  13th,  1750,  in  the  74th  year  of  his  Age. 

MARSH,  ix,  3.  John  Marsh  died  in  New  York  Aug.  24,  1827,  aged  27  years. 
Martin  Marsh  died  in  Florida,  May  29,  1836,  aged  32  years.  Henry  Marsh  died 
Aug.  13,  1836,  aged  34  years.  Martin  Marsh,  born  Aug.  27,  1844,  died  Sept.  20, 
1845.  Martin  Metcalf  Marsh,  born  Sept.  15,  1849,  died  Sept.  14,  1872.  Charles 
Marsh,  born  Oct.  13,  1853,  died  Sept.  13,  1878.  Martin  Marsh,  born  April  15, 

1777,  D.  July  26,  1865.    Elizabeth  Metcalf,  wife  of  Martin  Marsh,  born  May  12, 

1778,  D.  Dec,  31,  1868.    Francis  Marsh,  born  Oct.  6,  1806.    Died  May  4,  1879. 

ELLIS,  ix,  4.  Here  lies  buried  the  Body  of  Mr.  Samuel  Ellis,  who  died  Nov. 
2nd,  1755,  in  ye  57  year  of  his  age. 

DEAN,  ix,  5.  Here  lies  the  body  of  Mrs.  Mary  Dean,  the  wife  of  Mr.  Joshua 
Dean.  Died  April  19,  1756,  in  the  34  year  of  her  age. 

ELLIS,  ix,  6.    Betsey  Ellis  died  July  14,  1855.    Aet.  60. 

ELLIS,  ix,  7.  Jesse  Ellis,  Born  April  30,  1765,  Died  March  30,  1850.  George 
Ellis,  Born  Feb.  28,  1819,  Died  Feb.  4,  1847.  Lucy  Ellis,  Born  April  12,  1780, 
Died  Dec.  15,  1865. 


26  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

GAY.  ix,  8.  In  memory  of  Mary,  wife  of  Mr.  Ebenezer  Gay,  who  died  Nov. 
17,  1777.  Aged  27. 

WHITING,  ix,  9.  Rebecca,  daughter  of  Mr.  Isaac  &  Mrs.  Rebecca  Whiting, 
died  Dec.  10,  176C,  in  the  22*  year  of  her  age. 

WHITING,  ix,  10.  In  memory  of  Sarah,  Daughr  of  Mr.  Isaac  &  Mrs.  Re- 
becca Whiting,  died  Nov.  28th,  1775,  in  ye  12th  year  of  her  age. 

WHITING,  ix,  11.  In  memory  of  Isaac,  son  of  Mr.  Fisher  &  Mrs.  Rebecca 
Whiting,  who  died  May  9th,  1785,  aged  9  months. 

WHITING,  ix,  12.  Isaac,  son  of  Mr.  Fisher  &  Mrs.  Rebecca  Whiting,  died 
Sept.  13th,  1793,  in  the  7th  year  of  his  age. 

DRAPER,  ix,  13.  In  memory  of  Abijah  Draper,  son  to  Mr.  Abijah  &  Mrs. 
Alice  Draper,  who  died  Dec.  16th,  1774,  in  ye  11th  yr.  of  his  age. 

WHITING,  ix,  14.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Ruth  Whiting,  wife  of  Mr.  Jeremiah 
Whiting,  who  died  March  ye  30th,  1770,  aged  74. 

GAY.  ix,  15.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Mary  Gay,  relict  of  Mr.  Lusher  Gay,  who 
died  Oct.  7,  1780,  in  the  90th  year  of  her  age. 

GAY.  ix,  16.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Lusher  Gay,  who  died  Oct.  y*  18th,  1769,  in 
the  85th  year  of  his  age. 

GAY.  ix,  17.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Sarah  Gay,  the  wife  of  Mr.  Joseph  Gay, 
who  died  Feb.  10th,  1773,  in  ye  29th  year  of  her  age. 

GAY.  ix,  18.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Joseph  Gay,  who  died  Feb.  10, 1814,  aged 
83  years. 

GAY.  ix,  19.  In  memory  of  Phebe,  wife  of  Mr.  Joseph  Gay,  who  died  April 
ye  29*,  1782,  in  ye  42d  year  of  her  age. 

DAVIS,  ix,  20.  In  memory  of  Washington  Davis,  son  of  Capt.  Nathaniel 
and  Mrs.  Prudence  Davis,  died  Nov.  25th,  1788,  in  the  11th  year  of  his  age. 

BROWN,  ix.  21.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Sarah  Brown,  wife  of  George  Brown, 
who  died  March  18.  1827.  Aet.  25. 

In  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death. 

BROWN,  ix,  22.  William  F.,  son  of  George  &  Eliza  Ann  Brown,  died  July 
4,  1830.  Aet  4  months  &  2  days. 

Go  beauteous  soul  to  bloom  above. 

BROWN,  ix,  23.  Eliza  Ann,  daughter  of  George  &  Eliza  Ann  Brown,  died 
July  1,  1843.  Aet.  5  months. 

Of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

BROWN,  ix,  24.    Mr.  George  Brown  died  Oct.  3,  1840.    Aet.  48. 
Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart,  for  they  shall  see  God. 

BROAVN.  ix,  25.  Eliza  Ann,  wife  of  George  Brown,  died  Sept.  22,  1844. 
Aet.  42. 

ABRAHAM,  ix,  26.  Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Abraham,  who 
departed  this  life  Mch.  22d,  1807,  aged  69  years. 

COOPER,  ix,  27.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Ann  Cooper,  wife  of  Mr.  Samuel 
Cooper,  who  died  July  17,  1808.  M.  28.  Also  her  infant  son,  Sain.,  who  died 
Sept.  3,  1808.  Ae.  3  M°. 


FIRST  PARISH.  27 

RANGE  X. 

GAY.  x,  1.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Gay,  widow  of  Mr.  John  Fisher 
&  Mr.  Ezra  Gay,  who  died  Dec.  13th,  1796,  aged  78  years. 

[Note.— This  stone  has  been  removed  since  1870.] 

GAY.  x,  2.  In  memory  of  M™  Mary  Gay,  (widow  of  Mr  John  Gay),  who 
died  July  ye  24,  1773,  in  yc  70  year  of  her  age. 

In  memory  of  Mr.  John  Gay,  who  died  Mch.  ye  24,  1753,  in  the  69  year  of 
his  age. 

FULLER,  x,  3.  Here  lies  ye  body  of  Mrs.  Judith  Fuller,  wife  of  Mr.  John 
Fuller.  She  died  Nov  19th,  1718,  in  the  70th  year  of  her  age. 

GAY.  x,  4.  Here  lies  Buried  the  Body  of  M"  Sarah  Gay,  wife  to  Mr.  John 
Gay,  Decd  July  ye  5th,  1732,  in  ye  50  year  of  her  age. 

PARKER,  x,  5.  Mrs.  Sarah,  wife  of  Mr.  Alpha  Parker,  died  June  13,  1842. 
Aet.  30. 

SWAX.  x,  6.  Here  lies  buried  the  Body  of  Mr.  Robert  Swan,  who  Died  Oct. 
31st,  1773.  Aged  75  years. 

ADAMS,  x,  7.  Sarah  Jane,  dau.  of  Charles  and  Mary  Jane  Adams,  died 
April  9,  1842.  Aged  1  year  18  ds. 

ALLWRIGHT.  x,  8.    Alfred  Allwright,  born  May  13,  1815,  died  Nov.  14, 1873. 

They  rest  from  their  labors  and  their  works  do  follow  them. 
DOGGETT.  x,  9.  Memento  Mori. 

In  memory  of  Mr.  Samuel  Doggett,  who  died  March  6th,  1794.    Aet.  67. 
This  grave  contains  the  feeble,  mouldering  clay: 
The  spirit  triumphs  in  eternal  day. 

CLAPP.  x,  10.  Jesse  Clapp,  died  Jan.  19,  1823,  aged  51  years.  Betsey  Dog- 
gett, his  wife,  died  Dec.  20,  1850,  aged  72  yrs. 

Their  Children: 

Mary,  died  Oct.  3,  1800.  Aet.  2  yrs.  Elizabeth  D.,  died  June  24, 1810.  Aet. 
9  yrs.  Mary  Ann,  died  July  15,  1816.  Aet.  10  years.  John  D.,  died  Feb.  11, 
1878.  Aet.  74  years. 

Children  of  Nathaniel  and  Elizabeth  Clapp: 

John  D.,  obt.  Oct.  4,  1836.  Aet.  20  mos.  Mary  Ann,  obt.  April  2,  1839. 
Aet.  7  mos.  Jane  D.,  obt.  Jan.  4,  1841.  Aet.  7  mos.  John  D.,  obt.  Jan.  21,  1843. 
Aet.  6  yrs.  Henry  F.,  obt.  Jan.  2,  1862.  Aet.  27  yrs.  Mary  B.,  obt.  Sept.  13, 
1872.  Aet.  24  yrs.  Jane  D.,  obt.  Oct.  22,  1873.  Aet.  19  yrs.  Charles  W.,  obt. 
May  17,  1876.  Aet.  33  yrs. 

BEDELL,  x,  11.    Lucy  E.,  wife  of  Merrill  Bedell,  died  Dec.  15, 1851.    Aet  33. 
Wandering  below  who  would  not  wish  to  share 
The  joys  of  heaven;  leave  this  world  of  care 
And  join  her  gentle  spirit,  in  bright  realms  above, 
To  sing  forevermore  His  never-dying  love. 

HERRING,  x,  12.  Here  lyes  buried  the  Body  of  Mre  Ann  Herring,  the  wife 
of  Mr.  James  Herring;  died  March  9th,  1749,  in  ye  77th  year  of  her  age. 

ELLIS,  x,  13.  Lyman,  only  son  of  Franklin  &  Marya  Ellis.  Jan.  7,  1856. 
Dec.  12,  1871. 


28  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

COBURN.  x,  14.  In  memory  of  two  sons  of  Alvan  &  Susan  Coburn.  Hiram 
died  May  4,  1830,  Aet.  9  months.  Alvan  died  June  6,  1832,  Aet.  6  years. 

COBURN.  x,  15.  Alvin  Coburn  died  Jan.  27,  1856.  Aet.  62  yrs.  Hiram 
Coburn  died  June  19,  1856.  Aet.  24  yrs. 

KINGSBURY.  x,  16.  Here  lie  the  remains  of  Mrs.  Hannah  Kingsbury,  con- 
sort of  Dea.  Nathaniel  Kingsbury.  She  departed  this  life  Aug.  ye  17th,  1775, 
in  ye  76th  year  of  her  age.  There  is  no  discharge  in  that  War. 

KINGSBURY.  x,  17.  Here  lies  ye  body  of  Mrs  Elizabeth  Kingsbury,  the  wife 
Deacon  Nathaniel  Kingsbury.  She  died  Decr  ye  29th,  1751,  in  ye  53d  year  of 
her  age. 

KINGSBURY.  x,  18.    Here  lie  the  remains  of  Deacon  Nathaniel  Kingsbury, 
•who  departed  this  life  August  ye  20th,  A.  D.  1775,  in  ye  78th  year  of  his  age. 
He  performed  the  duties  of  his  office  in  the  first  church  in  Dedham  for  about  29 
years,  and  having  served  his  Generation,  by  the  will  of  God  he 
fell  asleep.    Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord. 

MACKERWETHY.  x,  19.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Mackerwethy,  who  died  June 
y«  9,  1771,  in  ye  77th  year  of  her  Age. 

CLARK,  x,  20.  In  memory  of  Abigail  A.,  daughter  of  Aaron  and  Olive 
Clark:  who  died  Oct.  27,  1831;  Aet  15  yrs. 

Prepare  to  meet  thy  God. 
CARTER,  x.  21.    Mrs.  Harriet  Carter  died  Oct.  24,  1878,  aged  89  years. 

KANQE  XI. 

STRONG,  xi,  1.  William  I.,  son  of  Mr.  William  I.  &  Mrs.  Elleanor  Strong, 
died  July  2, 1846;  aged  2  years. 

Shed  not  for  him  the  bitter  tear, 

Nor  give  the  heart  to  vain  regret; 
'Tis  but  the  casket  that  lies  here; 
The  gem  that  fill'd  it  sparkles  yet. 

STRONG,  xi,  2.  William  F.,  son  of  Mr.  William  I.  &  Mrs.  Elleanor  Strong, 
died  April  25,  1844,  aged  5  years  &  1  mo. 

Ere  sin  could  blight,  or  sorrow  fade, 

Death  came  with  friendly  care; 
The  opening  bud  to  heaven  conveyed, 
And  bade  it  blossom  there. 

GRANT,  xi,  3.  Caleb  Grant,  son  to  Caleb  Grant,  Late  of  Weston,  Decd 
Feb1*  ye  10,  1731-2,  in  ye  20th  year  of  his  age. 

HOUGIITON.  xi,  4.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Jesse  Houghton,  who  died  July  8, 
1833.  Aet.  41. 

FARRINGTON.  xi,  5.  Abby  Maria,  dau.  of  David  &  Abigail  Farrington, 
died  Jan.  4, 1842.  Aet.  2  years. 

So  fades  the  lovely  blooming  flower,        So  soon  our  transient  comforts  fly, 
Frail  smiling  solace  of  an  hour.  And  pleasure  only  blooms  to  die. 

FARRINGTON.  xi,  6.  Oscar  Ellis,  only  son  of  David  &  Abigail  Farrington, 
died  Dec.  22, 1838,  Aet.  6  ms.  &  15  ds. 


FIRST  PARISH.  29 

This  lovely  bud,  so  young,  so  fair, 

Called  hence  by  early  doom, 
Just  came  to  show  how  sweet  a  flower 

In  Paradise  would  bloom. 

WHITING,  xi,  7.  Here  lyes  ye  body  of  Mr.  Jonathan  Whiting,  died  Sep'  ye 
4th,  1728,  in  y«  618t  year  of  his  age. 

UPTON,  xi,  8.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Theodore  J.  Upton,  who  died  Sept.  26, 
1847,  aged  35  years. 

Stop  my  friends  as  you  pass  by       As  I  am  now,  soon  you  must  be 
As  you  are  now,  so  once  was  I;       Prepare  for  death  &  follow  me. 
DEAN,  xi,  9.    John  Dean  2d,  Died  Sept.  30,  1847:  aged  63  years. 

Mrs.  Betsey  Dean  Died  Feb.  22,  1870,  aged  82  yrs.  3  ms.  20  dys. 

DEAN,  xi,  10.    Mrs.  Mary  Dean  died  Oct.  13,  1850.    Aet.  98  yrs.  6  mos. 
DEAN,  xi,  11.    John  Dean  died  Sept.  14. 1838.    Aet.  90. 

RICHARDS,  xi,  12.    In  memory  of  Mrs.  Mary  Richards,  consort  to  Joseph 
1          Richards,  Esq.,  who  Departed  this  life  on  January  1746,  in  the  40th 
year  of  her  age. 

1  Where  sweetness  thus  and  Innocence  unite, 
Virtue,  the  Soul,  and  Beauty  charms  the  Sight. 

2  In  memory  of  Joseph  Richards,  Esq.,  who  departed  this  life  on  Feb?  25, 

1761,  in  the  60th  year  of  his  age. 

2       My  Life  thou  know'st  is  but  a  span,  a  cypher  sums  my  years 
And  every  man  in  best  estate,  but  vanity  appears. 

SCARBOROUGH,  xi,  13.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Scarborough,  who 
died  Nov.  1,  1805.  Aged  81  years. 

xi,  14.    Albert  and  Frank. 

KINGSBURY.  MAY.  DRAPER,  xi,  15.  Martha  T.,  wife  of  Ezekiel  Kings- 
bury,  Jr.,  died  Aug.  26,  1829,  aged  37  yrs.  4  mos.  Eliza  C.  Kingsbury  died 
Aug.  31,  1840,  aged  23  yrs.  7  mos.  21  days.  Ezekiel  Kingsbury  died  Feb.  10,  1836, 
aged  68  yrs.  Mary  D.,  his  wife,  died  Sept.  20,  1826,  Aged  66  years. 

Daniel  May  died  May  29,  1819.  Aged  32  years.  Catherine  Kingsbury,  widow 
of  Daniel  May,  died  June  10,  1863,  aged  75  years,  7  mos.  14  days.  Augustus  R. 
May  died  July  19,  1870,  aged  56  yrs.  5  mos. 

Ebenezer  Draper  died  Jan.  3,  1784,  aged  86.  Dorothy,  his  wife,  died  Aug. 
22,  1748,  Aged  48.  Sybil  Avery,  widow  of  Ebenezer  Draper,  died  Feb.  16,  1816, 
aged  9(5  years. 

HALL.  PRESCOTT.  xi,  16.  Sabina,  wife  of  Amos  Hall.  Jan.  12,  1858.  Aet. 
54  yrs.  Amos  Hall  died  June  26, 1863.  Aet.  60  yrs.  6  mos.  Mary  Elizabeth,  daugh- 
ter of  Abel  and  Elanor  Prescott,  Sept.  10,  1833.  Aet.  4  yrs.  Sabina  Tillson,  wife 
of  Daniel  H.  Prescott.  Dec.  4, 1852.  Aet.  23  yrs.  9  mos. 

WHITING,  xi,  17.  Loacada,  wife  of  Abner  Whiting,  died  Aug.  28, 1852,  aged 
85  yrs.  10  mos. 

WHITING,  xi,  18.    Abner  Whiting  died  May  20,  1838.    Aged  78. 

A  kind  husband  and  father  and  an  upright  and  honest  man. 

WHITING,  xi,  19.  Mary,  wife  of  Joshua  Whiting,  died  May  25,  1825,  aged 
65.  Mary,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Mary  Whiting,  died  Oct.  27,  1837,  aged  52. 


30  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

Joshua  Whiting  died  May  7,  1842,  aged  84.    Elizabeth  P.  "Whiting  died  June  18, 
1852,  aged  56. 

FARRINGTON.  xi,  20.  Benjamin  Farrington  died  March  2,  1825,  aged  79 
years.  Sarah,  wife  of  Benjamin  Farrington,  died  Nov.  24,  1826,  aged  77  years. 
Simeon  Farrington  died  June  6,  1836,  aged  38  years.  Eliphalet  Farrington  died 
Oct.  14,  1840,  aged  62  years.  Lucy  P.  Farrington  died  March  27,  1868,  aged  81 
yrs.  11  mos.  5  dys.  James  Farrington  died  Oct.  17,  1864,  aged  82  years.  Desire, 
wife  of  James  Farrington,  died  Ap.  27,  1880,  aged  87  yrs.  2  mos.  &  18  days. 

STOW,  xi,  21.  Here  Lies  Buried  ye  body  of  Mr  Nathaniel  Stow.  Died 
March  29th,  1762,  in  ye  24  year  of  his  Age. 

PAUL,  xi,  22.  Here  lies  Buried  the  Body  of  Mr  Samuel  Paul,  who  died 
March  I8t,  1775,  in  the  77th  year  of  his  age. 

PAWL,  xi,  23.  In  memory  of  Mrt  Abigail  Pawl,  widw  of  Mr.  Samuel  Pawl, 
decead,  who  died  Septr  19, 1781,  in  the  83d  year  of  her  age. 

DURANT.  xi,  24.  Here  lies  buried  the  body  of  Miss  Faith  Durant,  who  was 
driven  by  the  hand  of  tyranny  from  Boston,  the  place  of  her  nativity.  She 
departed  this  life  Oct.  yc  7th,  A.  D.  1775.  Aged  56  years. 

DURANT.  xi,  25.  Here  lie  the  remains  of  Mrs.  Rachel  Durant,  who  departed 
this  life  ye  7*h  of  January,  1776,  in  yc  87th  year  of  her  age. 

FALES.  CHAMBERLAIN,  xi,  26.  Nehemiah  Fales  died  March  14, 1857,  aged 
72  years.  Mary,  his  wife  died  June  10, 1865.  Aet.  81  yrs.  10  mos.  Albion  Ernest 
son  of  Charles  T.  and  Harriet  F.  Chamberlain,  died  March  15,  1851.  Aged  1 
year  10  mos. 

HOWE,  xi,  27.    Here  lie  the  remains  of  Nancy  Houghton  Howe,  dau.  of 
Mr  Jotham  &  Mrs.  Sally  Howe,  who  died  18th  Sept.  1796,  aged  6  mos,  &  10  days. 
Look  here  my  friends,  turn  off  your  eyes 
From  Earth  and  earthly  vanities, 
And  in  me  read  your  certain  fate, 
That  death  will  call  you  soon  or  late. 

BERRY,  xi,  28.  In  memory  of  two  children  of  Mr.  James  and  Mrs.  Martha 
Berry.  John  died  3(J  Oct.  1800,  Aet.  3  years  10  months.  Caroline  died  11  Oct. 
1800,  Aet.  1  yr.  7  mos. 

A  style  &  temper  like  the  saints  of  old, 
The  mourning  parents  humbly  wish  to  hold. 
These  children  dear  no  more  to  us  shall  come, 
But  we  must  follow  them  down  to  the  tomb. 

WEATHERBY.  xi,  29.    In  memory  of  M™   Submit,  wife  of  Mr.  Nathaniel 
Weatherby,  who  died  March  ye  18,  A.  D.  1789,  in  ye  48th  year  of  her  age. 
Here  is  the  end  of  all  that  live, 

This  is  my  dark  long  home. 
Jesus  himself  lay  in  the  grave, 
The  house  where  all  must  come. 

BERRY,  xi,  30.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Martha,  wife  of  Mr.  James  Berry,  who 
died  March  2<\  1830.  Aet.  63. 

The  saints  who  now  in  Jesus  sleep,       Till  dawn  the  bright  illustrious  day, 
His  own  Almighty  power  shall  keep,    When  death  itself  shall  die  away. 


FIRST  PARISH.  31 

BERRY,  xi,  31.  In  memory  of  Mr.  James  Berry,  who  died  Jan.  25,  1832. 
Aet.  67. 

HOWE,  xi,  32.  Isaac  Howe  died  July  l,  1854.  Aet.  53  yrs.  His  wife,  Anne 
Howe,  died  July  15,  1874.  Aet.  75  years.  Isaac  Francis,  died  Nov.  18,  1830.  Aet. 
4  years  8  mos.  Isaac  Francis,  died  Dec.  10,  1832.  Aet.  1  year  7  mos. 

CRANE,  xi,  33.  Sacred  to  the  Memory  of  Mrs.  Hannah  Crane.  Died  May  5, 
1848.  Aet.  81  years. 

Well  done  good  and  faithful  servant. 

HOWE,  xi,  34.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Thomas  Howe,  Junr,  who  died  Decr  22, 
1805.  Aet.  40. 

BANQJE3    XII. 

WHITING,  xii,  1.  Here  lyes  ye  body  of  Mr.  Samuel  Whiting,  Decd  Jan1*  ye 
16th,  1721-22,  in  yc  36th  year  of  his  age. 

WHITING,  xii,  2.  Here  lyes  y  body  of  Mr.  Samuel  Whiting,  aged  78  years, 
died  Decr  ye  4th,  1727. 

BONNEY.  xii,  3.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Deborah,  wife  of  Mr.  Seth  Bonney.who 
died  April  8,  1835,  Aet.  54, 

KAHLMEYER.  xii,  4.  Henry  C.  Kahlmeyer,  born  April  15,  1823,  died  Oct.  30, 
1870. 

LANE,  xii,  5.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Hannah  S.,  wife  of  Daniel  Lane,  jr.,  who 
died  Aug.  3,  1832,  Aet.  36. 

KINGSBURY.  xii,  6.  Here  lyes  Buried  ye  Body  of  Mr  Nathaniel  Kingsbury, 
Decd  Jan^  y«  19th,  1724,  in  ye  51"  year  of  his  age. 

KiNgSBURY.  xii,  7.  Here  lies  the  body  of  M™  Abigail  Kingsbury,  widow  of 
Mr  Nathaniel  Kingsbury.  She  Departed  this  life  Novemr  9th,  1764,  in  the  90th 
year  of  her  age. 

She  lived  about  20  years  in  single  life,  about  30  years  in  the  married  state, 
&  about  40  in  that  of  widowhood :  in  each  of  which  her  behavior  was  amiable  & 
exemplary. 

At  length  the  aged  saint  comes  to  the  tomb, 
As  corn  when  fully  ripe  is  gathered  home. 

HUTCHINS.  xii,  8.  George  H.  Hutchins  died  Jan.  8,  1864,  aged  28  years,  5 
mos.  There  is  rest  for  the  weary. 

HUTCHINS.  WHITE.  SQUIRE,  xii,  9.  Joseph  S.  Hutchins  died  May  6,  1841, 
aged  45  years.  Sarah  Hutchins  died  Dec.  22,  1871,  aged  72  years.  George  H. 
Hutchins,  Jan.  8,  1864,  aged  28  years.  Luther  White  died  Feb.  5,  1858,  aged  82 
years.  Rebecca  J.  White  died  June  7,  1838,  aged  57  years.  Luther  White  died 
July  21, 1828,  aged  25  years.  George  White  died  Sept.  18th,  1805,  aged  2  years. 
Eben  White  died  Feb.  13,  1864,  aged  52  years.  Sally  Squire  died  Aug.  3,  1838, 
aged  63  years. 

MACOMBER.  xii,  10.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Samuel,  son  of  Mr.  Winchester  & 
Mrs.  Polly  Macomber,  of  Jay,  Me.,  who  died  Feb.  2,  1839.  Aet.  22. 

Farewell,  dear  friend,  a  long  farewell.  We  commit  thy  loved  remains  to 
the  bosom  of  thy  mother  earth,  with  the  joyful  hope  that  in  the  morning  of 
the  resurrection  thou  wilt  arise  clothed  with  glory,  honor,  immortality,  and 
eternal  life. 


32  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

FORIST.  xii,  11.  In  memory  of  Miss  Belinda  Forist,  formerly  of  Eaton, 
N.  H.,  who  died  Dec.  18,  1833,  Aet.  19  years. 

Farewell  my  friends  and  kindred  dear, 

I've  left  this  world  of  pain; 
May  virtue  be  your  practice  here 
Till  we  shall  meet  again. 

LEWIS,  xii,  12.  Mary  O.,  dau.  of  John  &  Mary  Octavia  Lewis,  died  Sept. 
30,  1843,  aged  1  month. 

Sweet  babe,  thy  sufferings  all  are  o'er, 

In  Heaven  thy  Spirit  rests. 
A  blooming  rose  forever  more 
Upon  the  Savior's  breast. 

HOLMES,  xii,  13.  Eliza  G..  wife  of  Jacob  B.  Holmes,  died  June  19,  1842. 
Aet.  23. 

Farewell  my  partner  and  friends  so  dear. 
If  ought  on  earth  could  keep  me  here, 
It  sure  would  be  my  love  for  you, 
But  Jesus  calls:  I  bid  adieu. 

PAUL,  xii,  14.  Here  lie  yc  body  of  Mrs  Hannah  Paul,  the  widow  of  Capt. 
Samuel  Paul:  she  died  Sep1 22d,  1748,  in  yc  74  year  of  her  age. 

BOWERS,  xii,  15.  Lewis,  son  of  John  &  Catherine  Bowers,  died  Nov.  16, 
1852,  Aet.  15  yrs.  10  ms.  23  ds. 

FARMER,  xii,  16.  George  P.,  son  of  C.  S.  &  Mary  Farmer,  died  Jan.  28, 1842, 
aged  11  mo8. 

BRACKET,  xii,  17.  Here  lyes  yc  Body  of  Nathaniel  Bracket,  son  of  Mr. 
Anthony  &  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Bracket  of  Boston,  aged  5  years  &  8  months.  Died 
Aug.  yc  17th.  1748. 

SMALL,  xii,  18.  Jane  Elizabeth,  died  Oct.  16,  1833,  Aet.  1  year  &  10  days. 
Ellen  Maria,  died  Oct.  15,  1833,  Aet.  1  year  &  9  days.  Twin  daughters  of  Mr. 
Jonathan  and  Mrs.  Jane  L.  Small. 

It  may  with  propriety  be  said  of  them,  they  were  lovely  &  pleasant  in  their 
lives,  and  in  their  death  they  were  not  divided. 

SMALL,  xii,  19.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Ahira  Small,  who  died  April  10,  1836, 
Aet.  28. 

SMALL,  xii,  20.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Betsy,  wife  of  Mr.  Thomas  Small,  who 
died  Feb.  27,  1838,  Aet.  60. 

SMALL,  xii,  21.  In  memory  of  Thomas  Small,  who  died  May  24,  1854,  Aet. 
80. 

RICHARDS,  xii,  23. '  In  memory  of  Albert  A.,  son  of  Mr.  Martin  &  Mrs. 
Harriot  Richards,  who  died  Oct.  18,  1825,  Aet.  16  months. 

RICHARDS,  xii,  23.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Martin  Richards,  who  died  Oct.  6, 
1837,  Aet.  41. 

RICHARDS,  xii,  24.  Dea.  Luther  Richards,  died  Dec.  25,  1832  aged  61.  Also 
his  wife,  Polly  Battelle.  Born  Aug.  8,  1777,  died  Feb.  27, 1861. 

Blessed  are  the  dead  that  die  in  the  Lord. 
RICHARDS,  xii,  25.    Alvin  Richards,  died  Nov.  22,  1844,  Aet.  28. 


FIRST  PARISH.  33 

PHILLIPS,  xii,  26.  Mrs.  Mehitable  Phillips,  died  Dec.  23,  1831,  Aet  31  yrs. 
Francis  Phillips,  died  June  5,  1852,  Aet.  31  years.  Nathan  Phillips,  died  Aug. 
21,  1879,  aet.  86  yrs.  1  month,  18  days. 

TALES,  xii,  27.  Nehemiah  Fales  died  June  G,  1806,  Aet.  57.  Sarah  his  wife 
died  May  22,  1845,  Aet.  93. 

.FALES.  xii,  28.  Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Miss  Elizabeth  Fales,  dan.  of  Mr. 
Nehe'1  and  Mrs.  Sarah  Fales,  who  was  found  murdered  May  18th,  1801,  in  the 
19th  year  of  her  age. 

Sainted  shade  of  heavenly  birth, 

Of  matchless  innocence  and  worth, 

Since  God  decreed  you  should  be  slain, 

We'll  cease  to  mourn  nor  dare  complain. 

Guardian  Angels,  watch  thy  swift  career; 

Thy  soul  in  Heaven  will  soon  appear. 

PARKER,  xii,  29.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Jonathan  Parker,  who  died  April  9, 
1806,  aged  37.  He  was  a  kind  husband  and  a  tender  parent. 

— RANGE   XIII. 

Jonxsox.  xiii,  1.  Erected  to  the  memory  of  the  widow  Elizabeth  Johnson, 
who  died  Jan.  5,  1843,  aged  52  years. 

Mother,  thou  hast  gone  and  left  us, 

Here  thy  loss  we  deeply  feel, 

But  'tis  God  that  hath  bereft  us; 

He  can  all  our  sorrows  heal. 

JOHXSON.  xiii,  2.    Mr.  John  Johnson  died  Feb.  3,  1840,  Aet.  24. 
Weep  not,  my  mother,  weep  not,  I  am  blest. 

But  must  leave  heaven  if  I  return  to  thee; 
For  I  am  where  the  weary  are  at  rest, 

The  wicked  cease  from  troubling: — come  to  me! 

GRIGGS.  xiii,  3.    James  Griggs,  Born  Aug.  26,  1808,  died  Xov.  22,  1886. 

DWIGIIT.  xiii,  4.  Here  lyes  Intombed  the  Body  of  Timothy  Dwight  Esqr, 
who  departed  this  life  Jan.  the  31st,  Anno  Domini,  1718,  aged  8S  years. 

The  ancestor  of  the  Dwight  family  in  America:  A  family  like  himself— 
Truly  serious  and  godly.  Of  an  excellent  spirit,  Faithful  and  upright,  Among 
men  of  renown,  In  Church  and  State,  In  Halls  of  Learning  and  in  War. 

WALLEY.  xiii,  5.  James  II.,  son  of  James  «fc  Ellen  Walley,  died  Sept.  4, 
1849,  Aet.  10  mos. 

BIXGHAM.  UPIIAM.  xiii,  6.  Almira  Bingham  died  Jan.  17,  1800,  aged  18 
months.  Pliny  Bingham,  died  June  6,  1840,  aged  62  years.  Jerusha  Avery,wife 
of  Pliny  Bmgham,  Died  Dec.  1,  1874,  aged  94  yrs.  Daniel  Bingham  died  Sept.  14, 
1849,  aged  46  years.  J.  Virgil  Upham,  Adj.  of  the  102J  New  York  Vols.  Killed 
at  Gettysburg,  Pa.  July  2,  1863.  Aged  22  years,  9  m's  :>  ds. 

CODDING,  xiii,  7.  Adelbert  A.,  son  of  Seth  and  Sarah  Ann  Codding,  was 
drowned  July  8,  1847.  Aged  10  years  &  11  mon's. 

The  Lord  had  need  of  him. 

KINGSHURY.  xiii,  8.  Here  lyes  Burried  yc  Body  of  Ensign  Xoah  Kingsbury, 
drr'd  Oct.  18th,  1740,  in  yc  47th  year  of  his  ago. 


34  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

RICIIAIJDS.  xiii,  0.  Fanny  died  July  20,  is:).'),  aged  3  yours,  Franklin  ]). 
died  March  21,  1837,  aged  17  months.  Franklin  I),  died  Sept.  8,  1841,  aged  3  yrs. 
and  6  months.  Emily  C.  died  March  16, 1842,  aged  2  yrs.  and  2  months.  Horace 
died  March  22,  1842,  aged  4  months 

Children  of  Abiathar  and  Tulia  C.  Richards: 

Frank  Richards  died  Aug.  26,  1846,  aged  14  months.  Abiathar  Richards  died 
Sept.  23,  1884,  aged  88  years,  7  months,  10  days. 

FISHKR.  xiii,  10.  Here  lies  ye  Body  of  M"  Mary  Fisher,  the  wife  of  Mr 
Jonathan  Fisher.  She  died  Oct.  15th,  1749,  in  y  33 l  year  of  her  age. 

WIGHT,  xiii,  11.    Here  lies  the  Body  of  Mrs.  Sarah  Wight,  the  wife  of  Mr. 
Joseph  Wight:    She  died  June  28th,  1748,  in  y«  73  year  of  her  age. 
[A'ole. — This  Stone  has  been  removed  since  1870.     C.  S.] 

WIGHT,  xiii,  12.  In  memory  of  Dea.  Joseph  Wight,  who  died  July  14,  1756, 
in  ye  75th  year  of  his  age. 

[A'ott. — This  Stone  has  been  removed  since  1870.     C.  S.] 

GAY.  xiii,  13.  Here  lies  Buried  ye  Body  of  Mr  Hezekiah  Gay,  who  died  Sept. 
ye  2d,  1758.  Aged  64  years  &  2  months. 

MASON,  xiii,  14.    Eliphalet  F.  Mason.    Born  Aug.  7,  1791,  died  July  27, 1837. 

Children  of  Eliphalet  and  Mary  F.  Mason: 

George  Edward,  horn  Oct.  14.  1827,  died  Dec.  (5,  1834.  George  Edward,  horn 
Oct.  23,  1836,  died  Feb.  4,  1866.  Mary  F.,  Relict  of  Eliphalet  F.  Mason,  Died 
June  17,  1885,  aged  81  years.  At  the  time  of  her  death,  the  widow  of  Martin 
Bates. 

FISHER,  xiii,  15.  Here  lies  ye  Body  of  Mr  Joseph  Fisher,  who  departed  this 
life  July  5th,  1759,  aged  47  years. 

FISHER,  xiii,  16.  Here  lies  Buried  the  Body  of  Cap*  Josiah  Fisher,  who 
Died  Feb^  ye  24th,  1763,  in  ye  80th  year  of  his  Age. 

[  Note. — Next  is  a  tomb  in  which  the  body  of  Fisher  Ames  was  deposited,  and  from 
which  it  was  removed  to  be  buried,  where  a  monument  was  erected  to  his  memory,  west  of 
the  main  drivewaj.  This  tomb  is  supposed  to  still  contain  some  bodies  of  the  Ames 
family.] 

TALES,  xiii,  17.    In  memory  of  Mr.  Timothy  Fales,  son  of  Mr.  Neheh  &  Mrs. 
Sarah  Fales,  who  died  Xov.  1,  1803,  in  the  23  year  of  his  age. 
There  is  a  balm  for  those  who  weep,  AVhile  the  mouldering  ashes  sleep 

A  rest  for  weary  Pilgrims  found,  —Low— in  the  Ground. 

BADLAM.  xiii,  18.  Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Miss  Rebecca  Badlam,  oldest 
daughter  of  Mr.  Lemuel  &  Mrs.  Lydia  Badlam,  who  died  Sept.  3,  1810.  Aged 
32  years. 

Heaven  only  lent  her  for  a  transient  hour ; 
And,  to  secure  her  from  the  ills  to  come, 
Sent  a  bright  cherub  clothed  with  heavenly  power, 
Who  bore  his  treasure  to  her  native  home. 

SEARS,  xiii,  19.  Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Mrs.  Lydia  Sears,  widow  of  the 
Rev.  Freeman  Sears  of  Xatk-k,  and  l)augtr  of  Mr.  Lemuel  &Mrs.  Lydia  Badlam, 
who  died  April  1st,  1814.  Aged  :«  years. 

As  oft  we  to  thy  early  urn  repair 

This  sweet  reflection  shall  console  the  heart; 
Thy  form,  thy  virtues  deep  engraven  there, 
Heaven  re-unites  us  never  more  to  part. 


FIRST    PARISH.  35 

BADLAM.  xiii,  20.    In  memory  of  Miss  Polly  Badlam,  yonngest  daugtr  of 
Mr.  Lemuel  &  Mrs.  Lydia  Badlam,  died  March  2d,  1815,  aged  27  yrs. 
As  oft  we  to  thy  early  urn  repair 

This  sweet  reflection  shall  console  the  heart; 
Thy  form,  thy  virtues  deep  engraven  there, 
Heaven  re-unites  us  never  more  to  part. 

BADLAM.  xiii,  21.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Lemuel  Badlam,  who  died  Dec.  1st, 
1815.  Aged  60. 

BADLAM.  xiii,  22.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Lydia  Badlam,  wife  of  Mr.  Lemuel 
Badlam,  Died  May  18,  1816.  Aet.  59. 

KANOE  XIV. 

BULLARD.  xiv,  1.  Here  Lyes  interred  ye  Body  of  Mr  William  Bullard,  aged 
73  years,  7  mon8  &  22  days,  who  died  Febry  ye  9th,  1746. 

BULLARD.  xiv,  2.  Here  Lyes  interred  ye  Body  of  Mre  Elizabeth  Bullard,  ye 
wife  of  Mr  William  Bullard,  aged  70  years,  1  month  &  7 days:  died  Jan?  28th,  1746. 

BULLARD.  xiv,  3.  Here  Lyes  y*  Body  of  Mr  William  Bullard,  junr,  who 
died  19th  Sept.,  1737,  in  ye  40  year  of  his  Age. 

AVERY.  xiv,  4.  Here  Lyes  buried  ye  Body  of  Mr<  Elizabeth  Avery,  widow 
of  Ensign  Kobert  Avery.  She  died  Oct.  ye  21",  A.  D.  1746,  in  ye  91st  year  of  her 
Age. 

AVERY.  xiv,  5.  Here  lyes  Buried  ye  Body  of  Kobert  Avery,  junr,  who  Decd 
August  ye  21§t,  1723,  in  ye  42d  year  of  his  age. 

AVERY.  xiv,  6.  Here  lyes  buried  ye  Body  of  Ensign  Robert  Avery,  who 
decd  Octr  ye  4,  1722,  in  ye  73d  year  of  His  Age. 

CROSBY,  xiv,  7.  Edmund  Crosby  died  March  3,  1875,  aged  70  yrs.  Rachel 
A.,  his  wife,  died  July  9, 1859,  aged  51  yrs. 

METCALF.  xiv,  8.  Here  lyes  ye  Body  of  Samuel  Metcalf,  son  to  Mr  Thomas 
&  Mre.  Sarah  Metcalf,  who  died  June,  1713,  in  ye  15  year  of  his  Age. 

METCALF.  xiv,  9.  Here  lyes  yc  Body  of  Thomas  Metcalf,  aged  25  years. 
Died  December  28,  1726. 

METCALF.  xiv,  10.  Jonat™  Metcalf,  the  son  of  Mr.  Jonathan  &  Mrs. 
Elizabeth  Metcalf.  He  Died  May  22,  1749.  Aged  5  months. 

METCALF.  xiv,  11.  Here  lies  the  Body  of  Elias  Metcalf,  8th  son  &  13th  child 
to  Mr  John  &  M™  Mary  Metcalf,  died  Jany  15th,  1753,  in  ye  11th  year  of  his  age. 

METCALF.  xiv,  12.  Joseph,  son  of  Joseph  &  Rebecca  Metcalf,  died  Aug.  26, 
1799,  aged  4  years. 

METCALF,  xiv,  13.    In  memory  of  Capt.  Reuben  Metcalf,  who  died  Aug.  13, 
1842,  aged  45  years.    Hannah  S.  Metcalf  died  Feb.  15,  1881,  aged  84  years. 
Farewell  conflicting  joys  and  fears, 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell, 
A  brighter,  purer,  scene  appears, 
Farewell,  inconstant  world  farewell. 

METCALF.  xiv,  14.  In  memory  of  Augusta  Lyman,  daughter  of  Eeuben 
and  Hannah  Metcalf,  who  died  Dec.  3,  1838;  aged  6  years  &  8  months. 


36  DSDHAM   CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

Adieu,  Dear  Augusta,  too  tender,  too  pure 

To  inhabit  this  cold  world  of  sorrow  &  pain  ; 
To  regions  of  bliss  thy  young  spirit  has  flown, 
To  join  thy  lost  brothers  in  loves  purest  reign. 

METCALF.  xiv,  15.    In  memory  of  Lyman  Augustus,  son  of  Reuben  and 
Hannah  Metcalf,  who  died  March  29,  1S30,  aged  5  years  and  2  months. 
Ere  sin  could  blight,  or  sorrow  fade, 

Death  timely  came  with  friendly  care, 
The  opening  bud  to  heaven  conveyed 
And  bade  it  bloom  forever  there. 

METCALF.  xiv,  16.    In  memory  of  John  Smith  Metcalf,  son  of  Keuben  and 
Hannah  Metcalf,  who  died  June  3,  1838  ;  aged  15  years. 
Dear  boy  for  him  each  sport  is  o'er, 
He  joins  the  jocund  band  no  more; 
Pillowed  beneath  this  little  heap, 
Mirth  cannot  break  his  dreamless  sleep. 
Come,  to  this  spot  repair 
And  while  we  mourn  grow  better  here  ; 
Here  humbly  bow  to  natures  awful  lot, 
To  live,  to  suffer,  die,  and  be  forgot. 

METCALF.  xiv,  17.  Here  lyes  Buried  y  body  of  Mr  Thomas  Metcalf.  Died 
September  ye  22d,  1704,  in  ye  34  year  of  his  age. 

METCALF.  xiv,  18.  Here  lyes  yc  Body  of  Deacon  Thomas  Metcalf.  Aged 
73  years.  Died  Novemb'  yc  10,  1702. 

METCALF.  xiv,  19.  Here  lyes  Buried  y  Body  of  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Metcalf,  ye 
wife  of  Mr.  Jonathan  Metcalf,  who  died  May  ye  14,  1765,  in  y  45th  year  of  her 
Age. 

METCALF.  xiv,  20.  Here  lies  buried  the  body  of  John  Metcalf,  Esqr.,  who 
departed  this  life  Oct.  ye  0th,  A.  I).  1749,  in  the  72d  year  of  his  Age. 

METCALFE.  xiv,  21.  Here  lyes  yc  Body  of  Mrs  Katharine  Metcalfe,  second 
daugr  of  Mr  John  Metcalfe,  Esq.  She  died  June  ye  12, 1746.  Aged  24  years. 

METCALFE.  xiv,  22.  Here  lies  y°  Body  of  Mri  Sarah  Metcalfe,  daur  of  John 
Metcalfe,  Esqr  &  Mr  Grace,  his  wife,  She  died  Sep'.  3'1,  1749,  in  yc  23  year  of 
Her  Age. 

MI.TCALFK.  xiv,  23.  Here  lies  y  Body  of  M"  Grace  Metcalfe,  Jar,  Daur.  of 
John  Metcalfe,  Esqr  &  M"1  Grace,  his  wife:  She  died  Aug.  13th,  1749,  in  y  17 
year  of  Her  Age. 

METCALF.  xiv,  24.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Joseph  Metcalf,  who  died  Feb.  25, 
1785:  Aged  75  years.  Also  his  wife  Ruth,  who  died  March  3d,  1803,  aged  76  years. 

METCALF.  xiv,  25.  Here  lyes  yc  Body  of  Timothy  Metcalf,  3'1  sou  of  John 
&  Mehetabel  Metcalf.  Died  August  14th,  1727,  in  y  -jo"1  year  of  his  age. 

METCALF.  xiv,  26.  Here  lies  buried  y  Body  of  Deacon  Jonathan  Metcalf, 
w'lo  died  May  y  23',  1727,  in  y  77th  year  of  liis  airc. 

METCALF.  xiv,  27.  Joseph  died  Oct.  2(»,  1857,  aged  92  years,  (I  mos.  6  days. 
His  wife,  Rebecca  Metcalf,  died  Sep.  20,  1S4S,  aged  S4  yrs.,  4  rnos. 

TntNER.  xiv,  28.    Lavina  R.,  wife  of  Francis  Turner,  died  Sept.  7,  1852. 


FIKST  PARISH.  37 

Aet.  32.    Francis  E.,  son  of  Francis  &  Amelia  B.  Turner,  died  Nov.  5, 1885.  Aet. 
3  mos.  13  days.    Also  Amelia  L.,  died  Aug.  26,  1859.    Aet.  10  mos. 

AVERY.  xiv,  29.  William  A  very  died  March  18,  1686,  aged  66.  William 
Avery  died  December  15,  1708,  aged  62.  William  A  very  died  A.  D.  1756,  aged  85. 
William -A  very  died  August  6,  1796,  aged  80.  Bethia,  his  wife,  died  December 
25,  1793,  aged  78.  William  died  February  15,  1798,  aged  55.  Jonathan  Avery 
died  February  11,  1833,  aged  88.  Jerusha,  his  wife,  died  March  25,  1822,  77. 
William  Avery  died  November  3,  1791,  aged  21.  Daniel  Avery  died  Sept.  3,  1793, 
aged  5.  Lucy  Avery  died  April  30,  1824,  aged  39. 

BOSWORTH,  xiv,  30.  Asaph,  son  of  Asaph  and  Martha  O.  Bosworth,  died 
Jan.  12,  1835.  Aet.  3  y's,  9  mo.  &  12  days. 

HOUGHTOX.  xiv,  31.  Charles  L.,  son  of  Ephraim  &  Polly  Houghton,  died 
Jan.  28,  1836.  Aet.  3  yrs.  1  mo.  &  18  ds. 

See  the  lovely  blooming  flower.  So  our  transient  comforts  fly, 

Fade  and  wither  in  an  hour;  Pleasure  only  blooms  to  die. 

RICHARDS,  xiv,  32.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Rebecca  Richards,  wife  to  Mr. 
Samuel  Richards,  daughter  to  Capt.  Joshua  &  Mrs.  Hannah  Fisher,  decd  May 
ye  25th?  1740.  Aged  30  years,  5  months  &  3  days. 

HOUGHTOX.  xiv,  33.  E.  Houghton,  1795—1879.  P.  Houghton,  1807—1872.  C. 
L.  Houghton,  1832—1836.  C.  E.  Houghton,  1838—1839.  W">  Houghton,  1788—1868, 

FISHER.  Dix.  xiv,  34.  Paul  Fisher  died  Oct.  23,  1846,  aged  73  yrs.  Lavina, 
wife  of  Paul  Fisher,  died  June  2,  1875,  aged  92  yrs.  9  mos.  Nathaniel  Fisher 
Dix  died  Sept.  15,  1845,  aged  13  months. 

Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord. 

MORRELL.  xiv,  35.  Eliakim  Morrell  died  Aug.  13, 1824,  aged  71  years.  Ruth 
Morrell  died  Sept.  8,  1824,  aged  74  yrs.  Isaac  Morrell  died  Aug.  18,  1833,  aged  10 
weeks.  Abner  Morrell  died  June  30,  1840,  aged  16  yrs,  Nancy  VV.  Morrell  died 
Jan.  16,  1846,  aged  18  years.  Joseph  Morrell  died  Sept.  7,  1867,  aged  77  yrs. 
Nancy  Morrell  died  June  3, 1876,  aged  80  years. 

SOUTHWORTH.  xiv,  36.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Hannah  Southworth.  Obt. 
Nov.  2,  1831.  Aet.  35. 

Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is  the  death  of  his  Saints. 

SMITH,  xiv,  37.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Samuel  Smith,  who  died  6th  Nov.,  1802. 
Aged  56  years. 

Death  is  a  Debt  to  Nature  due, 
I  have  paid  it  &  so  must  you. 

DUXTIX.  xiv,  38.    In  memory  of  Mrs.  Ruth  Duntin,  who  died  19  May,  1802. 
Aet.  77  years. 
Now  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead  and  become  the  first  fruit  of  them  who  slept. 

POMEROY.  xiv,  39.  In  memory  of  two  children  of  Mr.  Zadock  &  Mrs. 
Hannah  Pomeroy  of  Boston.  Arabella  died  Nov.  17,  1801,  aged  2  years  and  9 
months.  George  died  Dec.  2,  1801,  aged  11  months  &  20  days. 

FARRIXGTOX.  xiv,  40.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Stephen  Farrington,  who  died 
Aug.  13,  1831.  Aet.  60. 

FARRINGTOX.  xiv,  41.  William  Farrington,  son  of  Stephen  &  Mrs.  Lucy 
Farrington,  who  died  Sept.  17,  1801,  aged  1  year  &  4  months. 


38  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

So  fades  the  lovely  blooming  flower,         So  soon  our  transient  comforts  fly, 
Frail  Smiling  solace  of  an  hour,  And  pleasure  only  blooms  to  die. 

FARRIXGTON.  xiv,  42.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Lucy  Farrington,  who  died  Sept. 
24,  1842.  Aet.  73. 

FARRIXGTON.  xiv,  43.    Aunt  Charlotte  (Charlotte  Farrington),  1798—1878. 

EDSOX.  xiv,  44.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Robert  Edson,  who  died  Feb.  11,  1841, 
aged  51  years. 

EDSON.  xiv,  45.  Infant  son  of  Mr.  Robert  &  Mrs.  Esther  G.  Edson,  born 
and  died  Oct.  12,  1836. 

BADLAM.  xiv,  46.  In  memory  of  Mr.  William  Badlam,  died  July  22,  1818. 
Aet.  92. 

EDSOX.  xiv,  47.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Betsey,  wife  of  Mr.  Robert  Edson, 
who  died  June  7,  1835,  aged  51  years. 

SMITH,  xiv,  48.  In  memoiy  of  Mr.  Daniel  Smith,  who  died  6  Nov.  1802, 
aged  56  years. 

Death  is  a  debt  to  nature  due 
That  I  have  paid  <fc  so  must  you. 

DAMOX.  xiv,  49.  Memory  of  Mr.  John  Damon,  who  died  Nov.  3,  1792,  in 
the  62d  year  of  his  age. 

The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  Just,  A  train  of  blessings  for  his  heirs, 

Like  a  green  root,  revives  and  bears      When  dying  nature  sleeps  in  dust. 

Oxiox.  xiv,  50.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Joseph  Onion,  who  died  6  Dec.  1792, 
aged  37  years. 

BICKFORD.  xiv,  51.    Willard  T.  Bickford,  died  Oct.  27,  1841.    Aet.  19. 

RANGE  XV. 

MUSCHE.  xv,  1.    Isabella  Musche  died  July  24th,  1875.    Aged  4  months. 

STROXG.  xv,  2.  Ann  Eliza,  dau.  of  John  &  Lydia  Strong,  died  Apr.  20,  1842. 
Aet.  1  year,  8  ms, 

HIRSCII.  xv,  3.  In  memory  of  Geo.  S.  Hirsch,  died  June  19,  1876.  Aged  43 
yrs.,  8  mos. 

ALLIX.    ADAMS.    BELCHER.   DEXTER.  HAVEN.   BATES.   LAMSON.  xv,  4. 

(East  Side).  Rev.  John  Allin,  First  Pastor  of  Dedham.  Born  in  1596. 
Entered  the  Ministry  in  England.  Came  over  in  1637.  The  same  year  Joined 
the  company  at  Dedham.  Ordained  Pastor  April  24,  1639.  Died  August  26, 
1671.  A  man  of  signal  worth  Of  unaffected  piety,  And  great  evenness  of  dis- 
position. Prudent,  meek,  patient  and  serene.  He  faithfully  fed  his  flock.  And 
by  his  writings  and  counsels  obtained  a  wide-spread  reputation,  And  rendered 
eminent  service  to  the  N.  E.  Colonies. 

(North  side).  Successors  of  Mr.  Allin  gone  to  their  rest  before  the  erection 
of  this  monument : 

Rev.  Willliam  Adams,  b.  May  27,  1650.  Grad.  II.  C.  1671.  Ord.  Dec.  3,  1673; 
died  Aug.  17,  1685. 

Rev.  Joseph  Belcher  b.  1671.  Grad.  If.  C.  1690.  Ord.  Nov.  29,  1693;  died 
Ap1  27,  1723. 

Rev.  Samuel  Dexter,  b.  at  Maiden  Oct.  25,  1700.  Grad.  H.  C.  1720;  Ord. 
May  6, 1724.  died  Jan.  29,  1755. 


FIRST  PARISH.  39 

Rev.  Jason  Haven,  b.  at  Framingham,  March  2,  1733.  Grail.  II.  C.  1754. 
Ord.  Feb.  5,  1750.  died  May  17,  1803. 

Rev.  Joshua  Bates,  D.  D.  b.  at  Cohasset  20.  March,  1776.  Grad.  H.  C.  1800. 
Ord.  10  March,  1803;  left  for  the  Presidency  of  Middlebury  College,  Vt.  20th  Feb. 
1818;  d.  14  Jan.  1854. 

(South  side).    Church  fathered  Xov.  8,  10:58. 

Rev.  Alvan  Lam.son,  D.  D.  Born  at  We.stou  Nov.  18,  1702.  Grad.  II.  C. 
1814.  Ord.  Oct.  28,  1818.  Resigned  Oct.  20,  I860.-  Died  July  18,  1864. 

(East  side).    Erected  in  1854  by  residents  within  the  old  territorial  Parish. 

A  VERY,  xv,  5.    (Mary)  Avery,  aged  29  years,  dec'd  October  y  11,  1681. 
[A'off. — This  stone  is  broken,  but  the  foot-stone  has  on  it  the  name  Mary  Avery.     C.  S.] 

AVERY.  xv,  0.  Here  Lyes  ye  body  of  Deacon  William  Avery,  aged  62  years. 
Died  December  y<  15,  1708. 

Fox.  xv,  7.  Thomas  Fox,  ye  son  of  Jabez  &  Judeth  Fox,  aged  about  18 
years,  died  July  ye  29,  1699. 

TURXER.  xv,  8.  Ebenezer  Turner  died  Aug.  5,  1858.  Aged  73  yrs.  3  ms.  7 
days.  Sally,  his  wife,  died  Jan.  12,  1858.  aged  71  years,  10  mos.  19  days.  James 
Turner  died  Feb.  12,  1825,  aged  70  years.  Jemima,  his  widow,  died  Sep.  14,  1856, 
aged  99  years,  10  mos.  7  days.  Danford  Turner  died  June  14,  1802,  aged  5  yrs.  7 
mos.  Joel  Turner  died  Oct.  21,  1813,  aged  31  years,  5  mos.  8  days. 

CURTIS,  xv,  9.  Hannah,  wife  of  E.  H.  Curtis,  died  Aug.  9,  1870,  aged  46 
years.  5  mos. 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepard. 

NOYES.  CmmiNGS.  xv,  10.  Mary  A.  Noyes  died  June  7,  1842.  Aet.  14 
years.  Polly  Cummings  Died  Dec.  18,  1803,  Aet.  83.  Nancy  G.,  wife  of  Otis 
Noyes,  died  Sept.  16,  1874.  Aet.  71  years.  Otis  Noyes  died  June  23,  1878.  Aet. 
76  years. 

DEAN,  xv,  11.  Louis  E.,  son  of  \Y">  and  A.  Dean,  died  Jan.  8,  1809.  Aet.  3 
yrs.  4  mos.  24  days. 

DKAN-.  xv,  12.  Joseph  Dean,  Jr  ,  died  Feb.  19,  1814.  Aet.  39.  Mrs.  Hannah, 
his  wife,  died  Oct.  10,  1843.  Aet.  07. 

XOYKS.  xv,  13.  Hannah  Noyes  died  Oct.  8,  1801,  aged  1  year,  3  months. 
Hannah  Xoyes  died  Oct.  31,  1823.  aged  18  years.  Nathaniel  Noyes  died  March  23, 
1S29,  aged  55  years.  Catherine,  wife  of  Nathaniel  Noyes,  died  Jan.  13, 1859.  aged 
83  years. 

DEAX.  xv,  14.  M;iry  Ann,  daug'  of  Mr.  Jo.siah  and  Mrs.  Mary  Dean,  died 
0^-t  18,1821.  Aet.  0  years. 

.J. \CKSOX.  xv,  15.  Lucy,  wife  of  M  B.  Jackson,  died  Oct.  7,  1850,  aged  37 
years. 

DEAN,  xv,  10.  Jo.siah  Dean  died  Aug.  5,  1842,  aged  04  years,  1  mo.  22  days. 
Mary,  wife  of  JosbUi  Dean,  di"  I  April  2),  1SH  aged  73  y.  11  m.  15  d.  Elizabeth 
B.  Dean  d.  Feb.  22,  ISTT.  ag»d  09  y.  0  in.  8  d. 

WOODS,  xv,  17.  Einnu'line  Mary,  wife  of  Charles  Woods  &  dan  of  Seth  & 
Alice  Sunnier,  died  Apr.  !<;,  !S4ii.  Aet.  33. 

Born  by  a  new  Celestial  birth,  For,  Strangers  into  life  we  come; 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth;        And  dying  is  hut  going  home. 


40  DEDIIAM   CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

SUMNER.  xv,  18.  Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Mr.  Seth  Sumner,  who  died  July 
16,  1827,  aged  53  years.  Also  Alice  Sumner,  who  died  April  12th,  1828,  aged  14 
years.  Eliza  Sumner  died  Octr  9th,  1821.  Aged  4  years. 

Daughters  of  Mr.  Seth  Sumner  &  Alice  his  wife. 

POLLARD,  xv,  19.  Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Col.  Jonathan  Pollard,  who  de- 
parted this  life  12.  Feb.  1802,  in  the  53  year  of  his  age. 

BITLLARD.  xv,  20.    Abba,  wife  of  John  Billiard,  died  Oct.  26,  1848.    Aet.  87. 

BULLARD.  xv,  21,  In  memory  of  John  Bullard,  who  died  Janry  3, 1809,  aged 
48  years. 

BULLARD.  xv,  22.  In  memory  of  Dea.  Isaac  Bullard,  who  died  18.  June, 
1808.  Aet.  64. 

If  wre  believe  that  Jesus  died  and  rose  again,  Even  so  them  also  which  sleep  in 
Jesus  will  God  bring  with  him. 

BULLARD.  xv,  23.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Patience  Bullard,  who  died  16th 
Nov.  1819.  Aet.  75. 

Hail  glorious  Gospel  heavenly  light  whereby 
We  live  with  comfort  and  witli  comfort  die. 

RANGE  XVI. 

STONE,  xvi,  1.  In  memory  of  Daniel  Stone,  who  died  Augst  22d,  1815.  Aet. 
24  years.  Only  son  of  Daniel  &  Sarah  Stone. 

Blessed  are  they  who  die  in  the  Lord. 

ALGER.  JOHNSON.  BUTRICK.  POYEN.  HARGRAVES.  xvi,  2.  Betsey  E.  Al- 
ger,  died  Feb.  26,  1846,  aged  37  years.  Alfred  Johnson,  died  April  19,  1860,  aged 
23  yrs.  3  mos.  Mrs.  Eliza  Jane,  wife  of  William  H.  Butrick,  died  at  Haverhill, 
Mass.,  May  31,  1861.  Aged  27.  years.  Louis  F.  Poyen,  Lieut.  1st  Batt.  Mass. 
Heavy  Artillery,  died  Match  26,  1866,  aged  28  years.  Noel  M.  Johnson,  died 
May  15,  1871,  aged  63  years.  Annie  L.  Johnson,  died  Feb.  17,  1874,  aged  18 
years.  Lucy  A.  Hargraves  died  Jan.  4,  1877,  a.  1  year  21  days.  Mrs.  Lucy  A. 
Johnson,  wife  of  Noel  M.  Johnson,  died  Sept.  3,  1887,  aged  78  years  11  mo.  &  7 
days. 

RICHARDS,  xvi,  3.  Here  lyes  Buried  ye  body  of  Mr.  Nathaniel  Richards, 
aged  78  years,  decd  February  ye  15th  1726-7. 

FISHER,  xvi,  4.  Here  Lyes  yc  body  of  M™  Margaret  Fisher,  danr  to  Mr 
John  and  Mre  Mary  Fisher,  aged  25  years  &  10  months.  Decd  Feb'y  ye  2d  1735. 

RICHARDS,  xvi,  5.  Here  Lyes  Buried  the  Body  of  Sarah  Richards,  wife  to 
Corn'  Edward  Richards,  aged  43  years.  Decd  Febfy  yc  22d,  1732. 

ELLIS,  xvi,  6.  Here  Lyes  ye  Body  of  Ensign  Joseph  Ellis,  aged  about  55 
years.  Decd  Novr  ye  18th,  1721. 

WHITING,  xvi,  7.  Here  Lyes  yc  Body  of  Mr  Timothy  Whiting,  died  Decr 
ye  26'h,  1728,  in  ye  75  year  of  his  age. 

FISH,  xvi,  8.  Ebenezer  Fish  died  July  8,  1845,  aged  1  yr.  14  dys.  Abbie  B. 
Fish,  died  Dec.  12,  1851.  Aet.  1  yr.  1  mo.  James  F.  Fish  died  Mar.  17,  1853. 
Aet.  32  yrs.  Frances  M.  Fish  d.  Dec.  2,  1880.  Aet.  60  yrs.  Susan  Frances  Fish 
died  May  12.  1836.  Aet.  1  yr.  6  ms.  Abbie  Barnes  Fish,  died  Jan.  1,  1837,  aet.  1 


FIRST  PARISH.  41 

day.    Ebenezer  Fish  died  Ap.  19,  1837.    Aet.  27  years.    Saaah  H.  Fish  died  Jan. 
13,  1848.    Aet.  26  years.    Eli  Fish  died  Jan.  24,  1849.    Aet.  65  yrs. 

RICHARDS,  xvi,  9.  Thaddeus  Richards,  son  to  Mr  Edward  and  Mrl  Hannah 
Eichards.  Aged  5  years,  11  m°  &  5  D".  Decd  May  yc  22'1,  1747. 

RICHARDS,  xvi,  10.  Here  lies  ye  Body  of  Edward  Richards,  son  of  Lieut. 
Edward  Richards  &  Hannah,  his  wife,  aged  12  years,  9  months  &  7  days.  Died 
Janry  25,  1750-1. 

SMITH,  xvi,  11.  Nathaniel  Smith  died  Oct.  3,  1S61,  aged  74  years.  Betsey 
Ford  Smith  died  Dec.  12, 1843.  aged  51  years.  Two  infant  twin  sisters,  children 
of  N.  &  B.  F.  S.,  died  Mch  30,  1822.  James  Foord,  son  of  X.  &.  B.  F.  S.,  died 
Jan .  29,  1826,  aged  9  years. 

SMITH,  xiv,  12.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Nancy  Smith,  wife  of  Mr.  Nathaniel 
Smith,  who  died  Sept.  25th,  1814,  in  the  52d  year  of  her  age. 

SMITH,  xvi,  13.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Nath1  Smith,  who  died  March  3(1,  1813, 
in  the  55th  year  of  his  age. 

SMITH,  xvi,  14.  In  memory  of  Miss  Margaret,  daughter  of  Nath1  &  Xancy 
Smith,  who  died  Dec.  26,  1817,  aged  32. 

SMITH,  xvi,  15.  In  memory  of  Mr.  William  Smith,  who  died  Decr  2d.  1811. 
In  his  58th  year. 

WEATHERBEE.  xvi,  16.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Comfort  Weatherbee,  who  died 
Sept.  4,  1812.  Aet.  48.  Also  Mrs.  Rene,  his  wife,  died  Nov.  7,  1838.  Aet.  63. 

ATHERTOX.  xvi,  17.  Catherine,  wife  of  Abner  Atherton,  died  Oct.  15,  1811, 
Aet.  33.  Abner  Atherton,  died  Dec.  24,  1847,  Aet.  72.  Betsey,  wife  of  Abner 
Atherton,  died  Aug.  16,  1849.  Aet.  66. 

FROST,  xvi,  18.  In  memory  of  John  H.  Frost,  sou  of  Mr.  John  &  Mrs. 
Fanny  Frost,  who  died  June  26, 1820.  Aet.  11.  weeks. 

Behold  the  mother's  eye— a  tear  While  on  the  sable  bier 

Steals  silently  along.  Her  only  son  is  borne. 

\Note. — This  stone  has  been  removed  since  1870.     C.  S.] 

FISHER,  xvi,  19.  Hannah  Fisher,  died  Aug.  29, 1849.  Aet.  60.  Hannah  M. 
Fisher,  died  Mar.  22,  1852.  Aet.  23.  Billings  Fisher,  died  Feb.  5,  1854.  Aet.  73. 

RICHARDS,  xvi,  20.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Reuel  Richards,  who  died  in  Smith- 
field,  R.  I.,  Nov.  18,  1838.  Aet.  51. 

Lover  and  friend  where  hast  thou  fled, 
Why  art  thou  slumbering  with  the  dead? 

Companion  of  my  youth ! 
From  me  by  death  thou  art  removed 
And  from  the  children  you  dearly  loved. 

Can  it  be  so?  'tis  truth. 
Upon  Thine  arm,  Almighty  King. 
Permit  my  widowed  heart  to  lean; 

In  thee  I  put  my  trust. 

RICHARDS,  xvi,  21.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Richards,  who  died 
April  10, 1848,  Aet.  88. 

Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous, 

And  goodness  for  the  upright  in  heart. 


42  DEDIIAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

RICHARDS,  xvi,  22.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Abiathar  Richards,  who  died  July 
10,  1835.  Aet.  81. 

There  remaineth  therefore  a  rest  to  the  people  of  God. 

RICHARDS,  xvi.  23.  Catharine  Richards,  died  January  4,  1887,  aged  89  yrs. 
6  mos.  17  days. 

COLBURX.  xvi,  24.  Here  lies  ye  Body  of  Mr.  Benjamin  Colburn,  who  died 
Aug'  15,  1747.  Aged  58  years  2  months  &  18  days. 

RICHARDS,  xvi,  25.  Here  lies  y«  Body  of  Mrs.  Hannah  Richards,  wife  of 
Lieu'  Edward  Richards.  Died  Janr-v  ye  4th,  1755,  in  the  56th  year  of  her  age. 

RICHARDS,  xvi,  20.  Here  lies  Interred  the  Remains  of  Lieu1  Edward  Rich- 
ards, who  died  Decemr  3d,  1771.  Aged  87  years, 

FULLER,  xvi,  27.  Here  lies  yc  Body  of  Mr  Hezekiah  Fuller,  who  departed 
this  life  July  8,  1756,  in  ye  69  year  of  his  age. 

COBB.  xvi,  28.  In  memory  of  Calvin  Cobb,  (only  son  of  Mr.  Daniel  &  Mrs. 
Mary  Cobb.)  aged  7  years,  who  was  instantly  killed  by  the  discharge  of  a  mus- 
ket April  30, 1829. 

Oh!  hapless  parents,  who  shall  paint  your  woe 

On  viewing  this  your  lovely  child  laid  low, 

Whose  budding  virtues  just  began  to  bloom 

Ere  he  was  summoned  to  this  early  tomb. 

Our  Heavenly  Father  takes  his  children  home 

To  save  them,  doubtless,  from  the  ills  to  come. 
FULLER,  xvi,  29,    Enoch  Fuller,  died  Mar.  ],  1823.    Aet.  46. 

IVERS.  xvi,  30.  Samuel  Ivers,  born  Feb.  26,  1795,  died  Mar.  10,  1860.  Caro- 
line F.,  wife  of  Samuel  Ivers,  born  Mar.  6,  1802,  died  May  20, 1853. 

BURGESS,  xvi,  31.  Abbie  P.  Burgess,  Born  Aug.  26,  1854,  Died  Apr.  24, 
1855.  Carrie  Frances,  wife  of  Ebenezer  P.  Burgess,  Died  Jan.  3,  1859,  Aged  29 
years.  Blessed  "are  the  dead  that  die  in  the  Lord. 

PAUL.  DICKF.UMAX.  ALDEN.  FALES.  SWAN,  xvi,  32.  William  Paul.died Feb- 
ruary 14,  181(5,  aged  52  years.  Anna  Dickerman,  died  April  7,  1851,  Aet.  84. 
Adeline  Alden,  died  Dec.  12,  1834.  Aet.  32  years.  Leonard  Alden,  died  Oct.  27, 
1871,  Aet.  78  years.  10  months.  Samuel  Fales,  died  Sept.  20,  1834,  Aet.  88.  Re- 
l>erra  Fales,  died  Sept.  is,  is:}<>,  Aet.  83.  Joseph  Swan,  died  Nov.  13,  1818,  Aet. 
45  years.  Xancy,  wife  of  Joseph  Swan,  died  Jan.  1,  is;!',t,  aged  68  years.  Joseph 
Warren  Swan,  died  Sept.  25,  1838,  Aet.  29  years. 

BTLLAKD.  xvi,  33.    Charles  Billiard,  born  August  13, 1794,  died  July  29, 1871. 

BULLARD.  xvi,  34.  William  Bullard  Died  March  15,  1803,  aged  33  years. 
Lydia  Bullard,  widow  of  William  Bullard,  Died  Nov.  24,  1859.  Aged  88  years. 

WHITI.VC;.  xvi,  :!">.     In    memory  of    Mrs.   Lydia   Whiting,  widow    of    Mr. 
William  Whiting,  who  died  Sept.  20,  1802.    Aged  57  years. 
My  flesh  must  slumber  in  the  ground 
Till  the  lust  trumpets  joyful  sound 
Then  burst  the  chains  in  sweet  surprise 
And  in  my  Savior's  image  rise. 

MASOX.  xvi,  30.  In  memory  of  Mr.  John  Mason  of  S tin-bridge,  who  died 
July  30th,  1803.  In  the  25"'  year  of  his  a»e. 


FIRST  PARISH.  43 

Stop  my  friend  as  you  pass  by  As  I  am  now  so  you  must  be 

As  you  are  now  so  once  was  I.  Prepare  for  Death  &  follow  me. 

WHITIXG.  xvi,  37.  In  memory  of  Mr.  William  Whiting  who  died  26  Jan. 
1801,  in  the  60  year  of  his  age. 

Friends  nor  physicians  could  not  save     Xor  can  the  grave  confine  it  there, 
My  mortal  body  from  the  grave.  When  Christ  doth  call  it  to  appear. 

WHITING,  xvi,  38.     In  memory  of  two  children  of  Mr  Wm  &  M™  Lydia 
Whiting.    Viz,  Joe  died  Sept.  15,  1792,  Aet.  19.    James  died  July  1(5,  1793,  Aet.  4. 
Behold  and  see,  my  former  mates       Pray  thiuk  of  me  when  this  you  see 
My  name's  engraved  on  this  plate.     You'r  not  far  from  eternity. 

RANGE  XVII. 

STOWELL.  xvii,  1.    Joel  Stowell  died  June  3,  1858.  Aet.  84  years. 

STOWELL.  xvii,  2.  In  memory  of  Sarah  Stowell  who  died  at  Boston  Dec. 
10,  1826,  Aet.  46. 

DRAKE,  xvii,  3.  Sarda  Drake  died  July  11,  1828,  aged  47:  Polly  Drake, 
wife  of  Sarda  Drake,  died  Nov.  22,  1839,  aged  56. 

CLARK,  xvii,  4.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Spencer  W.  Clark  who  died  Feb.  28 
1841.  Aet.  63. 

SMITH,  xvii,  5.    Abner  Smith  died  Mar.  29,  1871,  aged  84. 
An  honest  man's  the  noblest  work  of  God. 
Fanny  Smith,  Sept.  4,  1784,  Jan.  31,  1874. 
She  hath  done  what  she  could. 

SCHOPF.  xvii,  6.  Barbara  Schopf  died  in  E.  Dedham  Jan.  11th,  1878.  Ae. 
51  yrs.  1  mo, 

COBIIAM.  xvii,  7.  Here  Lyeth  yc  body  of  Josiah  Cobham  aged  about  24 
years.  Died  April  y«  8,  1701. 

LYONS,  xvii,  8.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Mary,  wife  of  Mr.  John  Lyons,  who 
died  May.  1825,  aged  34.  Also  of  his  2(1  wife,  Mrs.  Mary  J.,  who  died  April  11, 
1852,  aged  67  years. 

Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are. 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

NASON.  xvii,  9.  In  memory  of  Miss  Clarissa  II.  Nason  who  died  July  22, 
1834,  aged  36  years. 

McWHiRK.  xvii,  10.  In  memory  of  John  son  of  Alexander  &  Matilda 
McWhirk,  who  died  Sept.  11,  1829,  agea  2  yrs.  10  mos. 

BULLARD.  THOMPSON,  xvii,  11.  Jesse  Bui  lard  died  Sept.  29,  1821,  aged 
1  yr.  6  mos.  Harriet  Bullard  died  Jan.  3,  1828,  aged  16  years.  Children  of  \\\\- 
lard  and  Harriet  Bullard. 

Harriet  Bullard  died  Jan.  10,  1835,  aged  46  years.  Willard  Bullard  died 
Aug.  12,  1859,  aged  72  years.  Susan,  widow  of  Willard  Bullard,  died  Mar.  2, 
1871,  aged  82. 

Mrs.  Sibel  Thompson  died  Jan.  30. 1834,  aged  70  years.  Formerly  of  Medfield. 


44  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

SMITH,  xvii,  12.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Lemuel  Smith,  who  died  March  29 
1822.  Aet.  62. 

SMITH,  xvii,  13.  Jn  memory  of  Mrs.  Susanna,  wife  of  Mr.  Lemuel  Smith' 
who  died  April  3,  1835,  Aet.  76. 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms, 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  us  to  his  arms. 

BIRD,  xvii,  14.  Walter  F.,  son  of  Francis  &  Emily  Bird,  died  Sept.  2,  1852. 
Aet.  4  months. 

WOODS,  xvii,  15.  Mary  Isabella  Woods,  died  July  26,  1842.  Aet.  1  week, 
Mary  A.,  wife  of  William  G.  Woods,  died  July  20,  1852,  aet.  38.  Mrs.  Caroline 
A.,  wife  of  Win.  G.  Woods,  died  June  7,  1862.  Aet.  42  yrs.  9  mos.  AVm.  G. 
Woods,  died  Oct.  3,  1863.  Aet.  47  years. 

TRASK.  xvii,  16.  Erected  in  memory  of  Mr.  Luke  Trask  who  departed  this 
life  May  11th  1811  in  his  29th  year. 

DEWOLF.  xvii,  17.  Hannah,  wife  of  Nathan  Dewolf,  died  Dec.  10,  1862. 
Aet.  76  ys.  9  ms. 

Oh  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice 
On  thee,  my  Savior  and  my  God. 

DEWOLF.  xvii,  18.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Nathan  Dewolf,  who  died  Decr  5th 
1811,  in  his  32d  year. 

There  is  a  balm  for  those  who  weep, 

A  rest  for  weary  pilgrims  found; 
While  the  mouldring  ashes  sleep. 
Low in  the  ground. 

TALBOT.  xvii,  19.  Mrs.  Martha  Talbot,  wife  of  Mr.  Nathaniel  Talbot,  died 
Nov.  18,  1824.  JE.  70.  ' 

While  fond  affection  sheds  the  frequent  tear 

O'er  the  cold  form  that  rests  beneath  this  sod; 
Hope  sweetly  whispers  that  the  soul  sincere 
Reposes  on  the  bosom  of  her  God. 

TALBOT.  xvii,  20.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Nathaniel  Talbot,  who  died  Oct.  17, 
1829,  aged  81. 

Forgive,  blest  shade,  the  tributary  tear 

That  mourns  thy  exit  from  a  world  like  this, 
Forgive  the  wish  that  would  have  kept  thee  here, 

And  stayed  thy  progress  to  the  seats  of  bliss. 
No  more  confined  to  grovling  scenes  of  night, 

No  more  a  tenant  pent  in  mortal  clay. 
Now  should  we  rather  hail  thy  glorious  flight, 

And  trace  thy  journey  to  the  realms  of  day. 

STOWELL.  xvii.  21.  Hannah,  daughter  of  Jesse  &  Mary  Stowell,  died  June 
13,  1840.  Aet.  22.  Jesus  wept. 

TALBOT.  xvii,  22.    Lucy  Talbot  died  Apr.  3,  1842.    Aet.  58. 
Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord. 


FIRST  PARISH.  45 

TALBOT.  xvii,  23.    Josiah  Talbot  died  May  2,  1847.  Aet.  65. 
Be  ye  also  ready. 

COLBURN.  xvii,  24,  George  L.,  son  of  Lyman  R.  &  Joea  Colburn,  died 
Sept.  19,  1837.  Aet.  16  ms.  &  21  ds. 

DANIEL.  SHUMWAY.  xvii,  25.  Jesse  Daniel  died  Aug.  29,  1832.  Aet.  46 
years.  Nancy  S.,  daughter  of  Jesse  &  Mary  Daniell,  died  Oct.  11,  1833:  Aet.  17 
months.  Mary,  wife  of  Jesse  Daniell,  died  Nov.  19,  1865.  Aet.  77  years. 

Mary,  wife  of  Erastus  Shumway,  died  April  28,  1839.  Aet.  21  years.  Alvin 
J.,  son  of  Erastus  &  Mary  Shumway,  died  March  11,  1842.  Aet.  3  years.  Eras- 
tus Shumway  died  June  8,  1851.  Aet.  40  years. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor,  lendeth  unto  the  Lord. 

Erastus  D.  Shumway  died  Feb.  11,  1855.  Aet.  3  yrs.  7  mos. 

RICHARDS,  xvii,  26.  Here  lyes  Buried  ye  Body  of  Mr  Nathaniel  Richards 
who  died  Oct.  y«  25th,  1749,  in  yc  70th  year  of  his  age. 

HOWE,  xvii,  27.  Calvin  Newton,  son  of  Calvin  and  Polly  Howe,  died  Nov. 
12,  1825;  Ae.  8  months. 

HOAVE.  xvii,  28.  Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Mr.  Calvin  Howe,  who  died  June 
27,  1829.  Aet.  30  years. 

HOWE,  xvii,  29.  Polly,  wife  of  Calvin  Howe.  Born  May  28,  1793.  Died 
May  21,  1864. 

RICHARDS,  xvii,  30.  Here  lies  Buried  ye  Body  of  Mr  Jonathan  Richards, 
who  died  Sepr  4th,  1759,  aged  48  years  2  months  &  20  days. 

RICHARDS,  xvii,  31.  In  memory  of  Mr.  James  Richards,  who  died  May  22d, 
1760.  Ae.  77  years.  Mrs.  Hannah  Richards,  wife  of  Mr.  James  Richards,  who 
died  Feb'y  8«>,  1770.  Ae.  83  yrs. 

The  memory  of  the  Just  is  Blessed. 

The  saints  though  buried  in  the  dust,      Surviving  friends,  ()  drop  a  tear, 
Shall  rise  again  among  the  just.  Remember  your  own  death  is  near. 

SMITH,  xvii,  32.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Josiah  Smith  who  died  March,  1765, 
aet  80  years. 

BAKER,  xvii,  33.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Joseph  Baker  who  died  March  yc  1st, 
1765,  in  ye  75th  year  of  his  age.  In  memory  of  Mrs  Hannah  Baker,  wife  of  Mr 
Joseph  Baker,  who  died  Aug.  2,  1763,  in  ye  73d  of  her  age. 

DAMOX.  xvii,  34.  Here  lyes  Buried  ye  Body  of  Mrs  Hopestill  Damon,  ye 
wife  of  Mr  Joseph  Damon,  who  died  January  ye  31st,  1770,  in  yc  39  year  of  her 
Age,  Also  Mary  Damon,  her  child,  Age  3,  days. 

WILLSOX.  xvii,  35.  Here  lies  Buried  the  Body  of  Deacon  Ephraim  Will- 
son,  ob*  July  19th,  1769,  in  the  86th  year  of  his  age. 

"WILLSOX.  xvii.  36.  In  memory  of  Mrs  Hannah,  (wife  of  Dea.  Ephraim 
Willson)  who  died  Aug"  yc  6th,  1776,  in  y*  79th  year  of  her  age. 

RANGE  XVIII. 

HAYWARD.  xviii,  1.  Here  Lieth  Buried  Mary,  Ye  wife  of  John  Hayward, 
aged  68  years.  Died  April  the  24th,  1684. 

FORD,  xviii,  2.    Sacred  to  the  memory  of  John  Ford,  died  Nov.  17,  1874, 


46  DEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

aged  20  years,  2  mos.    Agnes  Ford  died  Oct.  7,  1875,  aged  1  year  11  mos.    James 
Ford  died  Mar.  13,  1876,  aged  9  yrs.  10  mos. 

SWEET,  xviii,  3.  In  memory  of  Miss  Elizabeth,  daughtr  of  Mr.  Rufus  & 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  Sweet!  of  Xo.  Kingston,  R.  I.,  who  departed  this  life  Aug.  31, 
1826.  Aet.  23  Y.  11  M.  G  D. 

In  youthful  bloom  death  laid  me  down 

Here  to  await  the  trumpets  sound : 

Till  God  shall  bid  my  dust  arise, 

To  meet  my  Savior  in  the  skies. 

Stand  still,  kind  reader,  drop  one  tear 

Over  the  dust  that  slumbers  here; 

And  when  you  read  the  state  of  me; 

Think  of  the  glass  that  runs  for  thee. 

EITZ.  xviii,  4.  Here  lies  in  peace  Maria  C.  Ritz,  who  died  Oct.  4th,  1878. 
Aged  67  years. 

WELCH,  xviii,  5.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Joel  Welch,  who  died  Oct.  27,  1827. 
In  his  24th  year. 

JACKMAN.  xviii,  6.  In  memory  of  Miss  Martha  Jackman,  who  died  Feb.  9, 
1833.  Aet.  23. 

CROOKER.  xviii,  7.  Little  Gerty,  born  April  11th,  1874,  died  Nov  30th,  1877, 
aged  3  yrs.  7  mos.  19  d's.  daughter  of  Calvin  B,  and  Maria  F.  Crooker. 

CALDWELL.  xviii,  8.  Miss  Mary,  dau.  of  Mr.  John  &  Mrs.  Nancy  Caldwell, 
died  May  12,  1845.  Aged  17  years. 

See  the  fair  cheek  of  beauty  fade, 

Frail  glory  of  an  hour: 
And  blooming  youth  with  sickening  head 

Droop  like  the  dying  flower. 

[  Note. — This  stone  has  been  removed  since  1870. — C.  S.] 

SHUTTLEWORTII.  xviii,  9.  Jeremiah  Shuttleworth,  born  Dec.  25,  1760,  died 
June  7,  1841.  Aet.  80.  Sukey  Shuttleworth,  his  wife,  born  April  16,  1779,  died 
Oct.  3,  1809.  Henry  Shuttleworth,  born  Feb.  29,  1804,  died  Feb.  14,  1806.  Sam- 
uel Shuttleworth,  born  Dec.  2,  1807,  died  A  p.  6,  1864.  Jeremiah  Shuttleworth, 
born  May  17,  1802,  died  June  13,  1872.  Hannah  Shuttleworth,  born  Feb.  1(3,  1800, 
died  Feb.  22,  1886. 

BIRD,  xviii,  10.  In  memory  of  our  beloved  grandparents;  Samuel  Bird, 
born  Dec.  6,  17&5,  died  Jan.  12,  1866;  Catherine  Bird,  born  Feb.  19, 1788,  died 
May  13,  1873. 

FELTON.  xviii,  11.  Rosilla  A.  Felton  died  Nov.  15,  1859,  aged  2  yrs.  7  mos. 
10  days. 

FELTON.  xviii,  12.  Charles  C.  Felton  died  Oct.  9,  1864,  aged  55  yrs.  10  mos. 
Horace  Felton  died  March  15,  1865,  aged  15  years  10  mos.  Mary  \\'.,  wife 
of  Charles  C.  Felton,  died  Feb.  4,  1867,  aged  43  yrs.  7  mos. 

FISHER,  xviii,  13.  Here  Lyes  Buried  ye  Body  of  Cap'  Daniel  Fisher,  aged 
about  63  years.  Departed  This  Life  Nov  ye  17th,  1713. 

THORNTON,  xviii,  14.  Joseph  Thornton  died  Dec.  28,  1870,  aged  77  years  29 
clays.  Augustus  T.  Thornton,  a  member  of  Co.  B,  4*'  Reg.  R.  I.  volunteers, 
Killed  at  Petersburg,  Va.,  July  30,  18C3,  aged  24  years. 


F7/?,sr   PARISH.  47 

THORXTOX.  xviii,  15.  Jane  A.,  wife  of  Joseph  Thornton,  died  Sept.  12, 
1858,  aged  59  years  11  mos.  &  12  days. 

She  sleeps  in  Jesus,  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wake  to  weep. 

CROSBY,  xviii,  16.  Obed  S.,  died  April  3,  1823,  Aet.  3  yrs.  &  7  ins.  Turana 
died  Sept.  25,  1831,  Aet.  17  yrs.  Fanny  M.  died  June  2,  1837,  Aet.  12  yrs.  Mary 
died  April  18,  1843,  Aet.  27  yrs.  Rhoda,  wife  of  Hernan  Crosby,  died  July  27, 
1846,  Aet.  66  yrs.  Heinan  Crosby  died  June  18,  1859,  Aet.  79  yrs. 

HOPKINS,  xviii,  17.  Capt.  Benj.  Hopkins  died  Nov.  12,  1824,  Aet.  71. 
Esther,  his  wife,  died  Dec.  5,  1846,  Aet.  67. 

Parents  we  cannot  wish  you  back, 

To  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  care, 
To  tread  with  us  life's  thorny  track; 
For  you  are  free  from  sorrow  there. 

HOPKINS,  xviii,  18.  Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Harriet  H.  Hopkins,  who 
died  April  15,  1841,  Aet.  33. 

Here  lies  a  lovely  sister  dear, 
Sleeping  beside  her  father  here; 
Stop,  dear  friends,  &  do  not  weep; 
They  are  not  lost,  but  gone  to  sleep. 

WOODCOCK,  xviii,  16.  Here  lyes  yc  Body  of  Sarah  Woodcock,  wife  to  John 
Woodcock,  aged  68  years.  Died  March  ye  18th,  1718. 

WOODCOCK,  xviii,  20.  Here  lyes  ye  Body  of  John  Woodcock,  aged  69  years. 
Died  July  y  10th,  1718. 

BAKER,  xviii,  21.  Here  lyes  ye  Body  of  Mr  Xath1  Baker,  son  to  Lev1  John 
&  Mre  Sarali  Baker,  aged  27  years.  Dec'1  May  ye  9th,  1713. 

BAKER,  xviii,  22.  Here  lyes  interred  ye  Body  of  Lieut.  John  Baker.  De- 
parted this  life  Sept,  ye  15th,  1719,  in  yc  72  year  of  his  age. 

BAKER,  xviii,  23.  Here  lyes  yc  precious  dust  of  Mrs.  Abigail  Baker,  widow 
of  Lieut.  John  Baker,  departed  this  life  Janry  14th,  1723,  in  ye  77rh  year  of  her  age. 

BAKER,  xviii,  24.  Seth  Baker,  son  to  Joseph  and  Hannah  Baker.  Died 
June  ye  21,  1720,  in  the  10th  month  of  his  age. 

HERRING,  xviii,  25.  Here  lyes  ye  Body  of  Mrs.  Sarah  Herring,  wife  to 
James  Herring.  Decd  Decr  ye  2d,  1721,  in  ye  60th  year  of  her  age. 

SPRAGUE.  xviii,  56.  Samuel  M.  Sprague  died  Jan.  6th,  1841.  Aet.  1  yr.  7  ms. 
Margaret  L.  Sprague  died  Sept.  10,  1880.  Aet.  2  yrs.  2  ms.  Mary,  wife  of  Sam- 
uel Sprague,  died  June  18,  1853.  Aet.  41  yrs,  8  ms. 

Romxsox.  xviii,  27.  Melissa  "Robinson  died  Sept.  16,  1842.  Aet.  2  yrs.  10  ms. 
Esther  Robinson  died  Nov.  11,  1852.  Aet.  15  ys.  8  ms.  Deborah  C.  Robinson 
died  July  23,  1884.  Aet.  72  yrs.  3  ms. 

PENNIMAN.  xviii,  28.  Henry  Asa  Penniman.  Born  at  Mendon  pet.  24, 
1767,  died  at  Milton,  Oct.  l,  1854.  Aet.  87  yrs.  Sally  F.  Penniman,  'born  at 
Dedham  Nov.  11,  1774,  died  at  Milton  Nov.  14, 1860.  Aet.  86  years. 

PENXIMAX.  xviii,  29.  James  Penniman,  3d  son  of  Mr.  Asa  and  Mrs.  Sally 
Penniman,  died  April  17th,  1808,  aged  9  months. 


48  DEDRAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

Alas  how  swift  our  transient  comforts  fly, 
And  all  our  pleasures  only  bloom  to  die, 
Sweet  smiling  babe!  a  spotless  flower 
Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour. 

PEXXIMAN.  xviii,  30.  In  memory  of  George  Koyal  Penniman,  son  of  Mr. 
Asa  and  Mrs.  Sally  Penniman  of  Boston,  who  died  August  1",  1801:  aged  23 
mos.  &  7  days. 

Peace  to  his  gentle  shade!  his  soul  is  free, 

Eased  from  the  pains  of  sad  mortality, 

Enrob'd  with  innocence,  by  virtue  blessed, 

For  Earth  too  good,  he  Hew  to  heaven  for  rest. 

Cease  then,  fond  parents,  check  the  rising  sigh, 
The  child  of  innocence  will  never  die. 
Hush  every  fear,  lay  all  your  cares  to  rest, 
Your  infant  died;  he  died  but  to  be  blest. 

STOW,  xviii,  31.  In  memory  of  Lydia  F.  Stow,  widow  of  Timothy  Stow,  jr, 
who  died  June  28,  1834,  aged  30  years. 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth. 

STOW,  xviii,  32.  In  memory  of  Mr.  Timothy  Stow,  jr.,  who  died  April  1G, 
1824,  aged  45. 

We  mourn  the  husband  and  the  parent  dead, 
The  faithful  friend  and  the  kind  neighbor  fled; 
But  oh!  the  nearest,  dearest  friends  must  part, 
Xo  more  the  Tyrant  death  shall  wound  his  heart. 

STOW,  xviii,  33.  In  memory  of  Edward  stow,  who  died  Aug.  30,  1829:  aged 
23  years. 

His  mind  was  cast  in  heavenly  mould, 

His-spirit  pure  now  soars  above! 
Death  never  can  from  God  withhold 
The  soul;  —  that  trusts  in  Jesus'  love. 

POXD.  xviii,  34.  Here  lies  interred  the  Body  of  Mr8  Sally  Pond,  consort  of 
Capt.  Eliphalet  Pond,  who  departed  this  life  Janr-v  1st,  1774,  aged  31  years. 

Likewise  two  of  their  children.  Vix:  Abigail,  aged  20,  &  Sally  Aged  21  days. 

Under  this  stone  confin'd  doth  lie  Whereby  we  see  Death's  cruelty 

Three  subjects  of  Death's  Tyranny.  In  cutting  off  both  fruit  and  tree. 

The  mother  who  in  this  close  tomb  Yet  all  his  malice  will  prove  vain. 

Sleeps  with  the  offspring  of  her  womb.  For  tree  and  fruit  shall  spring  again. 

DANIELL.  xviii,  30.    In  memory  of  Mr.  Timothy  Daniell,  son  of  Jeremiah 
&  Mrs.  Abigail  Daniell,  who  died  March  10,  1805.  Ae.  25. 
Friends  nor  Physicians  could  not  save, 
My  mortal  body  from  the  grave. 
Xor  can  the  grave  confine  it  there, 
When  Christ  shall  call  me  to  appear. 

STOW,  xviii,  :]<>.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Betsey  Stow,  wife  of  Mr.  Timothy 
Stow,  junr,  who  died  April  7th,  1814,  aged  31  years. 


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Farewell  my  spouse  and  children  dear 

I've  left  this  world  of  pain; 
May  virtue  be  your  practice  here 

Till  we  do  meet  again. 

DANIELS,  xviii,  37.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  JSabby  Daniels,  wife  of  Mr.  Joseph 
Daniels,  who  died  March  7,  1820,  aged  36  years. 

Farewell  my  son  and  partner  dear, 
If  aught  on  earth  could  keep  me  here 
'Twould  be  my  love  for  you. 
But  Jesus  calls  my  soul  away; 
Jesus  forbids  a  longer  stay. 

DANIELL.  xviii,  38.  Erected  by  filial  love  to  the  memory  of  a  beloved 
father,  Josiah  Daniell  died  April  4,  1816,  aged  39  years. 

EICHARDS.  xviii.  39.  In  memory  of  Dean  Ebenezer  Richards,  who  departed 
this  life  Feb.  27th,  1799,  Aet.  80  years.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Thankful  Richards, 
consort  of  Dean  Ebenezer  Richards,  who  departed  this  life  1  June,  1796,  Aet.  76 
years. 

lie  performed  the  office  ot  Deacon  in  the  first  church  of  Dedham  for  27  years. 
Blessed  are  the  dead  that  die  in  the  Lord. 

RICHARDS,  xviii,  40.  Dea.  John  Richards,  Born  Aug.  17.  1760,  Died  July  21, 
1837.  Sarah  Richards,  his  wife,  Born  Oct.  26,  1768,  Died  July  1,  1830. 


-  RANGE 

DYAR.  xix,  1.  Here  Lyes  ye  Body  of  Hannah  Dyar,  Wife  to  Benjamin 
Dyar  of  Boston,  aged  18  years.  Dyed  Sept.  ye  15,  1678.  [  See  page  3.J 

MABBETT.  xix,  2.  Florence  Lillian,  Daughter  of  Henry  J.  &  Maria  Mab- 
bett.  Died  Dec.  2.  1875,  aged  1  year  8  mo's  &  14  days. 

Darling  Florrie. 
She  is  with  the  angels, 
And  we  long  for  her  sweet  kiss, 
Where  the  little  feet  are  walking, 
In  the  realms  of  perfect  bliss. 

PARTRIDGE,  xix.  3.  In  memory  of  two  children  of  Ilervey  and  Rachel 
Partridge.  Angelina  died  Aug.  26,  1833,  aged  16  years.  Sarah  G.  died  Jan.  23, 
18S4  Aged  8  months. 

WIGHT,  xix,  4.    Deacon  Joseph  Wight,  died  June  13,  1729.    Aet.  75. 

WIGHT,  xix,  5.    Mary  Wight,  widow  of  Deacon  Joseph  Wight,  died  Dec. 

2:,,  1733.    Aet.  73. 

CHISHOLM.  BARTON,  xix,  6.  George  Chisholm  died  Oct.  17,  1828,  Aet,  1  yr. 
0  mos.  William  Chisholm  died  June  30,  1868,  aged  73  yrs.  11  mos.  Isabel  Chis- 
holm died  June  30,  1868,  Aet  74  ys.  4  ms.  Mrs.  Janet  Barton  died  Xov.  23.  1852. 
Aet.  26  ys.  9  ms. 

CTPTILL.  xix,  7.  In  memory  of  Lizzie  M.  Guptill,  age  26.  Died  Mar.  1st, 
1876.  She  is  not  Dead  But  Sleepeth. 

GKAIIAM.  xix,  8.  Lydia,  wife  of  John  Graham  &  daughter  of  the  late  John 
Curtiss,  of  Dudley,  Mass  ,  died  June  6,  1842,  Aet.  42.  Also  Lydia  Curtiss,  her 
child,  dic'd  July  25,  Aet.  2  months. 


50  DEDHAM   CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

MAYO,  xix,  9.  James  Mayo  died  Jan  14,  1845.  Aet.  66.  Abigail,  his  wife, 
died  April  23, 1854.  Aet.  74. 

DONLEY.  xix,  10.  Francis  Donley  died  Ap.  3, 1879,  aged  46  years,  3  months, 
13  days,  Co.  I,  35  Keg.  Mass.  Vols. 

HAWS,  xix,  11.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Sebiah  Haws,  who  died  Jan.  16,  1835. 
Aet.  94. 

MORSE,  xix,  12.  Silas  Morse  died  Jan.  20,  1876,  aged  56  yrs.  2  mos.  20  ds. 
Ruth  Stears  Morse  died  Sept.  4,  1882,  aged  87  years,  8  mos.  4  ds.  Lewis  Morse 
died  Oct.  5,  1882,  aged  58  ys.  8  ms.  26  d. 

DUDLEY,  xix,  13.  In  memory  of  Miss  Harriet,  daugh.  of  Mr.  Steph  &  Mrs. 
Sybel  Dudley,  of  Readfield,  Maine,  who  died  April  19,  1835,  aged  25  ys.  &  11  ms, 

My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpets  joyful  sound; 
Then  burst  the  chain  with  sweet  surprise 
And  in  my  Savior's  image  rise. 

TALBOT.  GUILD,  xix,  14.  George  G.,  Aug.  28,  1830:  6  mos.  Ann  S.,  Sept. 
23,  1833:  11  mos.  George,  Sept.  12,  1839:  9  mos.  Children  of  Sylvester  W.  & 
Margaret  G.  Talbot.  We  scarce  had  called  them  ours. 

Sylvester  W.  Talbot.  Aug.  30,  1849.  3  years.  Sylvester  W.  Talbot,  April  18, 
1847.  Aet.  49. 

George  R.  Guild,  Sept.  21,  1820.  16  years.  Son  of  Abner  &  Sophia  Guild. 
Abner  Guild,  July  6,  1843,  aged  70.  Sophia  H.  Guild,  Aug.  8,  1858,  aged  84. 
Sophia  Guild,  Feb.  8,  1867.  Aet.  59.  Henrietta  Guild,  Mch.  25, 1874.  Aet.  58. 

SAMPSON,  xix,  15.  Mary,  wife  of  Lemuel  Sampson,  died  Feb.  15,  1857.  Aet. 
93  years.  Our  mother  sleeps. 

Sons  and  daughters:  Such  a  friend 

For  you  on  earth  there  lingers  not ; 
Well  may  you  weep  till  life  shall  end. 

Say,  can  her  love  be  e'er  forgot? 
By  faith  her  heavenly  march  she  led, 

And  onward  pressed  whate'er  befell; 
By  faith  she  bowed  her  suffering  head 
And  sweetly  whispered,  All  is  well. 

COLBURN.  xix,  16.  Here  lyes  ye  body  of  Rebekah  Colburn,  wife  to  Benj : 
Colburn,  aged  29  years.  Decd  Jany  ye  24,  1723.  Annah  Colburn,  aged  7  weeks, 
decd  Aug.  ye  27.  1721.  Jesse  Colburn,  aged  6  days,  decd  Jany  ye  18th,  1723.  John 
Colburn,  aged  6  years,  decd  March  yc  5,  1724.  Children  of  Benjm  and  Rebekuh 
Colburn. 

COLMAN.  xix,  17.  Benjamin  Colman,  son  of  Mr  Benjamin  &  Mre  Rebecca 
Colman.  Died  March  ye  17th.  1731,  in  the  15  year  of  His  age. 

PAUL.  SAMPSON,  xix,  18.  Hiram  Paul  died  Sept.  8,  1873,  aged  69  years,  6 
mos.  Susan  B.  Paul  died  June  9,  1888,  aged  82  yrs.  22  days.  Cynthia  Sampson 
died  June  17,  1877,  aged  87  yrs.  2  ms,  14  ds. 

BISSETT.  xix.  19.    Charles  Bissett  died  Feb.  11,  1842.    Aet.  62  years. 

BISSETT.  xix,  20.  Maria  I.,  wife  of  Charles  Bissett,  died  April  17,  1879, 
aged  83  years. 


FIRST  PARISH.  51 

MOODY,  xix,  21.  Here  Lyes  Buried  ye  Body  of  Mr  Eliezer  Moody,  scrivr, 
who  departed  this  life  June  ye  7th,  1720.  ^ETATIS  SU^J  61. 

WENTWORTH.  CHANDLER,  xix,  22.  Jason  Wentworth  died  Mar.  11,  1829, 
Aet.  38.  Bethiah  Wentworth  Born  Aug.  22,  1789,  died  May  2,  1878.  Benjamin 
W.  Chandler  died  Aug.  29,  1848,  Aet  2  mos.  6  ds.  Eliza  Jane,  wife  of  B.  Chand- 
ler &  daur  of  J.  &  B.  Wentworth,  died  July  11,  1856,  Aet.  34. 

FISHER,  xix,  23.  Nathaniel,  son  of  Jeremiah  and  Deborah  Fisher,  aged 
about  7  years,  Died  July,  ye  21,  1715. 

DWIGHT.  xix,  24.  lj[ere  lyes  ye  Body  of  Mary  Dwight,  wife  to  Timothy 
Dwight,  aged  49  years.  Died  August  29,  1689. 

HURST,  xix,  25.  William,  son  of  William  &  Isabella  Hurst,  died  June  17, 
1843,  aged  22  mos. 

CLARKE,  xix,  26.    Horatio  Clarke,  1810—1873.    Elvira  B.  Clarke,  1813—1881. 

WILSON,  xix,  27.  Here  Lyes  Buried  ye  Body  of  Mr  Ephraim  Wilson,  who 
died  Feby  ye  20, 1733,  in  ye  77th  year  of  His  Age. 

WILLSON.  xix,  28.  John  Willson,  son  of  Mr  John  M™  Hannah  Willson, 
,  aged  17  months  &  4  D6.  Decd  July  ye  17,  1736. 

WILLSON.  xix,  29.  Here  Lyes  Buried  ye  Body  of  Mrs  Anna  Willson,  wife 
to  Mr  John  Willson,  died  April  21st,  1737,  in  ye  24th  year  of  her  age.  Ebenezer, 
son  to  Mr  John  &  Mrs  Anna  Willson,  born  &  died  April  11th,  1737. 

BULLARD.  xix,  30.  In  memory  of  Ena"  Isaac  Bullard,  who  died  15th  April. 
1770,  being  his  birthday,  aged  61  years. 

In  memory  of  Widow  Grace  Bullard,  who  died  26th  March,  1789,  aged  79 
years.  Mark  the  perfect  and  behold  the  upright,  for  their  end  is  peace. 

BULLARD.  xix,  31.  Here  Lyes  interred  the  Body  of  M"  Mary  Bullard. 
Late  wife  of  Mr.  Isaac  Bullard.  Aged  34  years  1  month  &  18  days.  She  died 
Decr  28th,  1745.  The  Righteous  have  Hope  in  their  Death. 

WILLSON.  xix,  32.  Here  lyes  Buried  ye  Body  of  M"  Lydia  Willson,  wife  to 
Mr.  ]STathl  Willson,  Aged  About  54  years.  Died  Oct.  ye  17th,  1740. 

BROWN,  xix,  33.  Charles  H.  Brown,  son  of  H.  C.  &  O.  A.  Brown,  Died 
Oct.  17.  1862,  Aet.  6  yrs.  3  mo.  &  4  days. 

WILSON.  RICHARDS,  xix,  34.  Mrs.  Esther  Wilson,  wife  of  John  Wilson, 
died  Sept.  4,  1753,  aged  34  years.  Mr.  John  Wilson  died  May  1,  1788,  aged  86  yrs. 
Mrs.  Abigail  Wilson,  wife  of  John  Wilson,  died  June  26,  1801,  aged  54  yrs. 
Mr.  John  Wilson  died  Sept.  28,  1812,  aged  62  years.  M'ss  Maria  Osgood  died 
Dec .  1, 1826,  aged  26  years.  Mrs.  Molly  Wilson  died  Oct.  14,  1859,  aged  93  years. 
Maria  O.,  daur  of  J.  F.  &  P.  I.  Wilson,  died  Oct.  15,  1852,  Aet.  32  years.  John 
F.  Wilson  died  July  9,  1853,  Aet.  62  years.  Polly  I.,  wife  of  John  F.  Wilson , 
died  Jan.  18,  1874,  Aet.  78  yrs. 

Mrs.  Abby  F.  Richards,  wife  of  Luther  Richards,  died  July  30,  1840,  aged  22 
years.  Irving  W.  Richards,  son  of  Luther  &  Abby  F.  Richards,  died  Aug.  20, 
1840,  aged  9  weeks. 

RICHARDS,  xix,  35.    In    memory  of  M™  Hephzibah  Richards,  wife  of  Lieu 
Jonathan  Richards,  who  died  N"ovr  22,  1789,  aged  29  years. 
Depart  my  friend,  wipe  off  your  tears, 
Here  I  must  lie  till  Christ  appears. 


52  DJEDHAM  CEMETERY  EPITAPHS. 

STOW,  xix,  36.  In  memory  of  George  Stow,  son  of  Mr.  Timothy  Stow,  jr. 
died  July  17,  1814,  aged  6  years. 

PAIXE.  xix,  37.    Fannie  Augusta  Paine,  Born  and  Died  Dec.  16th,  1858. 

GOULD,  xix.  38.  Sacred  to  the  memory  of  Docl.  John  Gould,  who  died  24 
Jan.,  1807 :  aged  46  years. 

How  lov'd,  how  valu'd  once  avails  tliee  not 
To  whom  related,  or  by  whom  begot, 
A  heap  of  dust  alone  remains  of  thee, 
'Tis  all  thou  art  &  all  the  proud  shall  be. 

EVERETT,  xix,  39.  Affectionately  erected  by  Mrs.  Everett  to  the  memory 
of  her  Husband,  John  Everett,  jr.,  who  was  one  of  the  unfortunate  Passengers 
that  perished  at  the  burning  of  the  Steamer  Lexington  on  L.  I.  Sound  on  the 
night  of  Jan.  13,  1840.  Aet.  33. 

Fare  thee  well  thou  dear  departed  Husband 

Best  thou  here  till  Christ  shall  come, 
Then  in  Heaven  may  I  but  meet  thee 

To  enjoy  a  happy  home. 

NEWELL,  xix,  40.    In  memory  of  Mr.  Ebenezer  Newell,  who  died  July  11, 
1821.    Aged  55. 
I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life;  he  that  believeth  in  me,  though  he  were 

dead,  yet  shall  he  live.— St.  John,  xi.  25. 

XEAVELL.  xix,  41.    Ebenezer  Newell  died  Oct.  16, 1837.    Aet.  33. 
Every  one  which  seeth  the  son  and  believeth  on  him  may  have  everlasting 
life;  and  I  will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day,— John  6:  40. 

TOWNSEND.  xix,  42.  To  the  Memory  of  the  Revd  Jonathan  Townsend,  A. 
M.,  -24  years  pastor  of  the  Church  of  Christ  in  Medfleld,  who  died  of  the  small 
pox  in  the  Hospital  at  Dedham,  Dec.  12th,  1776,  in  the  56th  year  of  his  age. 

What  can  preserve  my  life,  or  what  destroy? 
An  angel's  arm  can't  snatch  me  from  the  grave. 
Legions  of  angels  can't  confine  me  there. 

BOYNTON.  xix,  43.  John  Boynton  died  Nov.  2,  1824.  Aet.  24.  Jesse  P. 
Boynton  died  Feb.  23,  1825.  Aet.  11.  Abigail,  wife  of  Luther  Boynton,  died 
May  13,  1846.  Aet.  73.  Luther  Boynton  died  July  24,  1849.  Aet.  79. 

WHITNEY.  SPALDING.  xix,  44.  Samuel  S.  Whitney,  M.  D.,  died  June  30, 
i  >."..">.  Aged  40.  Sarah  W.,  only  daughter  of  S.  S.  and  Sarah  W.  Whitney,  Died 
Sept.  23,  1855,  aged  16  months.  Dr.  Stillman  S.  Whitney,  only  son  of  S.  S.  & 
Sarah  W.  Whitney,  Died  Nov.  6,  1886,  aged  36.  Stephen  H.  Spaulding,  M.  D., 
died  July  15,  1865,  aged  76.  Sally,  wife  of  Stephen  H.  Spaulding,  Died  June  22, 
1882,  aged  95  years. 

COOLIDGE.  xix,  45.    Horace.    Of  such  is  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven. 

BARROWS,  xix,  46.  Thomas  Barrows  died  May  7,  1880,  aged  84  yrs.  9  mos.  1 
day.  Elizabeth,  wife  of  Thomas  Barrows,  died  Aug.  6,  1860,  aged  67  yrs.  6  mos. 
20  days.  Thomas,  son  of  Thomas  and  Elizabeth  Barrows,  died  Oct.  29,  1863, 
aged  38  yrs.  7  mos.  22  days.  Edward  Barrows  died  Feb.  1,  1881,  52  yrs.  6  mos. 

RICHARDS,  xix,  47.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Richards,  wife  of  Abiathar 
Richards,  who  died  Aug.  3d,  1814,  aged  84  years. 

Blessed  are  the  dead  that  die  in  the  Lord. 


FIRST  PARISH.  53 

RICHARDS,  xix,  48,  In  memory  of  Mr.  Abiathar  Richards  who  died  Sept. 
30,  1803,  aged  73  years. 

Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground, 

Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

RICHARDS,  xix,  41).  In  memory  of  Elizabeth  Richards,  dan.  of  Mr.  Abia- 
thar &  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Richards,  who  died  11  Oct'r,  1S02.  aged  is  months. 

(JAY.  xix,  50.    Jotham  Gay  died  May  17,  1848,  Aet.  57. 

RICHARDS,  xix,  51.  In  memory  of  Eliphalet,  son  of  Mr.  Abiathar  &  Mrs. 
Elizabeth  Richards,  who  Died  Sept.  21**,  1792,  in  yc  18th  year  of  his  age. 

GAY.  xix,  52.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Lydia  Gay,  wife  of  Mr.  Jotham  (Jay. 
who  died  Jan.  6th,  1820,  aged  25  years. 

Farewell,  my  spouse,  and  children  dear, 

I've  left  this  world  of  pain; 
May  virtue  be  your  practice  here 

Till  we  do  meet  again. 

BONNKMORT.  TYLER,  xix,  53.  Nicholas  Bonnemort  died  Nov.  3,  1885,  aged 
85  yrs.  3  mos.  7  D.  Mary  Gill,  wife  of  N.  Bonnemort,  died  May  4,  185(>,  aged 
4(5  yrs.  7  mo. 

Nicholas  M.  died  July  22,  1837,  aged  2  yrs.  7  mos.  Maratio  N,  Geo.  P. 
Children  of  N.  and  M.  Bonnemort.  Mariatho  N.  Bonnemort  died  Aug.  22. 
1802,  aged  48  years. 

Mrs.  Eunice  Tyler  died  Apr.  22,  1824,  aged  45  years. 

RICHARDS,  xix,  54.  In  memory  of  Mrs.  Mary  Richards,  consort  of  Mr. 
Job  Richards,  who  died  June  7th,  1797,  in  yc  66  year  of  her  age. 

f Note. — This  double   stone   was   broken   by   a  falling  tree,  but  on  the  footstone  under  the 
name  of  Mr.  Job  Richards,  is  the  date  1798. — C.  S.] 


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